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Tokyo vs Seoul

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads — cost, internet, safety, visa, and lifestyle.

Tokyo

Japan

8.5/10

Nomad Score

Seoul

South Korea

8/10

Nomad Score

Key Metrics

8.5Winner
Nomad Score
8
180
Internet Speed (Mbps)
Winner500
9.5Winner
Safety Rating
9
9Winner
Walkability
8
5
English-Friendly
5
premium
Cost Tier
moderate

Monthly Budget

$1400
Studio Apartment
Winner$750
$250
Coworking Space
Winner$200
$350
Groceries
Winner$300
$400
Eating Out
Winner$350
$90
Local Transport
Winner$50
$25
Phone/SIM
Winner$15
$60
Gym
Winner$30
$2,575
Total / Month
$1,695

Visa & Entry (US Citizens)

Visa-free (90d)
US Entry
Visa-free (90d)
None
Nomad Visa
Available

Climate

temperate
Climate Type
continental
Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Best Months
Apr, May, Sep, Oct

GetSettld Verdict

Best value
Seoul
$1,695/month all-in
Best internet
Seoul
500 Mbps average
Safest
Tokyo
9.5/10 safety rating
Most walkable
Tokyo
9/10 walkability
Most English-friendly
Tokyo
5/10 English score
Highest nomad score
Tokyo
8.5/10 overall