While meal prices in Seoul can vary, the average cost of food in Seoul is $30 (₩41,265) per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Seoul should cost around $12 (₩16,506) per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

The traditional Korean restaurant : Hansikjib. © http://www.gettyimagesbank.com. The traditional Korean restaurants are called 한식집[hansikjib]. When you order a menu at a 한식집[hansikjib], you will often find 반찬[banchan] which is a cold side dish.

Rich and Savory Street Food Eating out is so affordable that some people living in Seoul rarely cook at home. Besides the city's numerous restaurants, most neighborhoods enjoy access to a wide variety of food trucks, food bikes, and street stalls serving traditional Korean dishes, such as: Tteokbokki.

So let's get into the food prices. In general, if you're eating out at a Korean restaurant, look to spend around 10,000 – 15,000 KRW ($7.50 – $11.50) for a meal.