Lund vs Seoul: cost of living for digital nomads
Lund, Sweden and Seoul, South Korea, line by line from the catalogue: what a month costs, rent, food, coworking, safety and internet. Every figure links back to its source on the city page.
The short version
- Lund is about 2% cheaper than Seoul for a month of nomad living ($2,160 vs $2,200).
- Rent is the biggest gap: $950 in Lund against $1,000 in Seoul.
- Both score 9/10 on safety.
- Lund is temperate; Seoul is continental.
Lund wins 5 of the measured lines; Seoul wins 1.
Frequently asked questions
Which city is cheaper, Lund or Seoul?
Lund is cheaper: about $2,160/month against $2,200/month in Seoul, roughly 2% less for a typical remote worker's budget.
Which city is safer, Lund or Seoul?
Lund and Seoul score the same on safety, 9/10 each.
Which has faster internet, Lund or Seoul?
Lund and Seoul have about the same typical internet speed, 250 Mbps.
| Line | Lund | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly total (USD) | $2,160 | $2,200 |
| Rent | $950 | $1,000 |
| Food | $530 | $550 |
| Transport | $70 | $80 |
| Coworking | $150 | $170 |
| Safety (out of 10) | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Internet (Mbps) | 250 | 250 |
| Climate | temperate | continental |
| City size | small | metro |
| Setting | inland | inland |
| Nomad score (out of 10) | 6/10 | 7/10 |
Costs are typical monthly figures for one person in USD, from the sources named on each city page; safety and internet are the catalogue's own ratings. Cost figures verified (Eastern Time): Lund September 11, 2026, Seoul November 10, 2026.