Moving to Seoul Korea | Apartment hunting, 12 House tours, Snowy Days, Cafe hopping | VLOG
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- Опубліковано 23 вер 2024
- Come apartment hunting with me in Seoul, Korea!
House hunting is one of the most stressful and important tasks when relocating to a new country! And finding a place in Seoul in the midst of a snowy winter was not easy.. I think I toured over 20 houses all across Seoul. Here are 12 locations that stood out to me. I tried to include the prices of the ones that I could remember but they all jumbled at the end.
Things I wish I knew about finding apartments in Seoul, Korea:
1. Expect to pay a big deposit. Many of the houses that I viewed had quite a big deposit around 1000k-5000k won (about 7k-35k USD). Which definitely is a lot but you do get this back when you move out.
2. You can negotiate the rent for most places if you pay a higher deposit. So if you have a bit of savings try asking your real estate agent it that's a possibility. (Usually, for about 1000kwon (7.5k USD) extra you can get about 5kwon (32USD) off your monthly rent.)
3. There will be a maintenance fee added to your rent. This fee is basically used to maintain the apartment itself (electricity/ heating fees for any communal areas, security guard etc) this can sometimes include frees for your internet and TV so make sure you check!
4. Use apps such as Zigbang, Dabang, and Naver Real Estate. I used these apps to get a feel of the prices and how the apartments would look even before coming to Korea. Then once you arrive you can contact the number there to set up an inspection of the houses.
5. Another way to find apartments is to decide on an area you want to live in and just drop by all the real estate in that area. There was actually a real estate on every street and they all seem to have unique places that were not listed on the apps. It's also a good way to look at multiple properties in one area.
6. Something I wish I did was give myself a bit more time to find a place. I think I was in a rush to settle down but when you first move it's hard to know which area is a good fit for you. It might be a good idea to give yourself about a month to get a feel of the place and then decide where you want to live!
7. Check out the neighbourhood. When you're going for the apartment tour try to go there with public transport so you can get a feel of the location better. Arrive a bit early to check out what's near the apartment. Where is the closest grocery shop? How busy is the area? And most importantly how safe do you feel there? Some important questions to ask yourself when deciding on a place!
Anyway, I hope this helps anyone trying to find a place in Korea! Happy house hunting!
*Please note these prices are rough conversions and are subject to change.
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Which house did you like the best?
Can’t wait to see you making another hand-made dish on the new apartment! 😅
I like how you skipped past House 9 without a word, as if it wasn't immediately the most inspiring and wonderful place to call home 😉
House 9 will be made into a very beautiful & cozy home🏡
House number 9 🎉😍
I hope it’s house 9 😊
While UA-cam is filled with more and more fast and flashy content, it is good to have channels like this with videos that put the viewer in calm and relaxed state of mind. Thank you for sharing your videos. Every video of yours is a delight and you certainly inspired me to finally start my own channel and be okay with sharing slow-paced videos from my travels. Thank you Sol, and wish you all the best on your new page in Korea! ✨
Thanks for watching! I think finding your own pace is most important 🍃Good luck with the channel!
Indeed. Thank you! 🌺@@SolLife_
it gave me more look of reality as i have always wanted to be their it seems harder in here than others vlog here i have seen the reality have to work hard to get what to want
I watch this at 1.5x speed
House 9 was my favourite
Me too. It was so pretty!
Seems to be everyone’s favourite!
Yes it's so pretty
furnitures on point and you have separated rooms
houses 3 and 9 favorites
House 9 is such a vibe. Warm tones. ❤
Exactly.
Those deposit prices are OUTRAGEOUS! Thank you for sharing your journey. Love your chill vibe.
They’re kinda typical there. I remember I saw a deposit for I think over 40k+ on a Chinese apartment
I thought that was a typo. Is that down payment real?
@@BasedTexans Yh all down payments there are really really big
@Yxxyn._ that's scary!!!
@@BasedTexans I don’t think it’s too bad well it is but. After rent can be cheap and places in my country if you paid 800€ for rent you’d get REALLY shit looking places, however in a lot of Asian apartments they seem to look really worth it.
Definitely house 9 - I loved the little space for a boudoir. The loft style seemed more cozy and less constricted than the rest. Thank you for a pleasant video!
house 9 😍 it looks so light and cozy, can't wait to see what you choose, good luck with the house hunt ;)
What a wonderful vlog! House 9 has so many "call me home" vibes 🎉 and the office has amazing views. Glad you got your home and already taking notes for a future trip to Seoul 😊
You are now our Korea guide, for our planned Korea trip in 2025 as you have been our Japan guide for our last trip ❤❤❤
I will try to find all the nice places 🫡❤️
Sol's "must have" points list:
1. Cafe nearby
2. Cafe nearby
3. Cafe nearby
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😂😂😂 first priority ☕️
But in korea, cafe is everywhere 😂
I live in a rural mountainous area and watching this is so interesting, beautiful, and even mysterious to me! City life is like a whole other planet. Thank you for sharing this! I can’t wait to learn more about Korea.
Glad you enjoyed it! 🥰✨
I've never subscribed to anyone so fast, there's something so peaceful about this video. Now excuse me while I binge watch your entire channel like a Netflix show 🍿
Welcome! Hope you enjoy 😎🍿
Me too. I subscribed before the vlog even finished. I love that it’s so peaceful. A lot of us in the US forget to slow down and savor the moment.
@@low8739 we have a similar culture in London and I've been trying so hard to slow down and appreciate the little mundane things in life! ❤️
Hi Sol. Thank you for sharing not only your apartment hunting experiences, but your anxiety too. I thought your "must have" list would have included must be near a coffee shop ☕👍😁. I see some other comments have complained about your move. But we had a three part programme shown here in the UK last year exploring the beauty and diversity of South Korea. Its amazing as its such a young country. I look forward to seeing which apartment you choose and your continuing adventures.
Definitely my top priority! ☕️😂
I think many people will miss my Japan vlogs (I will too!). But Japan is already so well covered I’m looking forward exploring all the hidden gems in Korea! 💎
서울의 눈오는 풍경을 이렇게 아름답게 담다니요❤ 저도 9번이요, 인테리어를 잘해둬서 그런가 젤 이뻐보이네요, 앞으로 채널 자주 찾아올께요
After a tiring day at work, a calm vlog from Sol is how i want to end my day! Perfect❤ can't wait for all the Korea vlogs!!😊
Hope you enjoyed it!☕️🍃
Im think #9 looks brighter and I like the windows with a view right next to the kitchen. I hope you chose it but if not maybe 11? can't wait to see you next!
Coming soon 👀🏠
The suspense of your new place is killing me 😂 I like apartments 8 & 9! Can’t wait for the apartment reveal!
I'm a Korean living in Portland, Oregon. Your video makes me miss Korea so much!! I will look forward to your upcoming videos!!!!
I'm in PDX too!!!♡
@@freely333 Hope you are enjoying the sun!! because i am :) I just got here couple months ago, i thought the default weather here was RAIN. haha
I just moved from Portland to Texas. Lol enjoy ❤
I am an American residing in Seoul, Korea. I graduated from Portland State University and moved to Korea around 17 years ago. I have no plans to return to the USA. Love Seoul.
I'm from the Portland area too! I hope you're enjoying it here and love it as much as I do. Korea looks like such a great place!
Wait wait wait $38,000 for a deposit?? That is how much you can put down to own a very big home in the US. That is absolutely an insane amount of money, wow! That’s more than my car😂
I was thinking the same thing!! I even had to google what that was all about 😂
So, that wasn’t a typo and it wasn’t supposed to be $3.8k? 😅 Yikes…
Yeah is that a typo I wonder!? Even in Australia we don’t put deposit that much unless you’re buying a house 🏡
@@shojinryori haha when I saw the $22k I also hoped that was a typo! xD and then saw the $38k 🤯
Koreans must be rich, 38k is insane.
Honestly, I shed little tears, I have been following you for a while and you are my comfort creator. Your travels to Japan allowed me to escape, to travel with you. I'm very moved but let's not be sad because it's over, let's be happy that it happened! Thank you for everything, look forward to following your adventures in Korea.🫶🏻
I lived in Seoul for 9 months back in 2022, I miss living there and having so much to do right outside my door. Looking forward to seeing your adventures in Korea❣
Enjoyed the home hunting. Many apartments were too dark in feeling. The houses were better. Like the last one. The snacks and foods look delicious. Thank you for the video.
Can’t wait to know the hidden gems of Korea and follow you on your new adventure, keep up !! 😊
Thank you! I’m on the search 🫡
S.Korea is the easiest place to live. Everything is so convenient, and they really try to make sure your needs are met. Healthcare, dental, childcare are all topnotch. The transportation system is spectacular, whether it be train, bus, plane, or subway. I won't even use those modes of travel here in U.S. but there i loved it. And food is so cheap.
The guideline to finding apartment is so helpful for who are relocating to Korea! Wishing you all the best on your new journey.
I've been following your channel since 2021 and I can't believe I get to see you start a new journey! I'm excited for this new Sol life era
Wow! Thanks so much for the support and joining me on my new journey 🥰🌱
@@SolLife_have fun!
In my opinion, I think house number five was the best out of all the houses she looked at it had everything that she wanted, except for the bathroom which probably was a wet room, but she could’ve took that and just added a glass divider so the bathroom won’t get wet. She got a plus with it by getting the computer area and it was very spacious.
Watching you from New Delhi, India and appreciating the fact that how lucky I am to have such big apartment to myself with an open terrace, big rooftop, a school with lush green scenery in front of it. All facilities like metro, buses, train and highway in my neighborhood with five medical college hospitals and much more. Very old yet safe neighborhood with lots of flee markets and local groceries. I live alone and thoroughly enjoy all different four seasons here. But I still want to move out to see more bigger world as a traveler worker like digital nomads. I too want to spend some time in South Korea. This year, I shall save for my plan to live at least one season in Korea.
House 9 is my favorite !! it has chill and cosy vibes, just perfect !
So excited to see Korea related content. I love your vlog aesthetic, can't wait to see more !
Thank you 🥰
I like house no. 9, so much natural lighting and the layout is unique❤
I don't have the words to express how much I love this channel ❤
Thank you 🥰 I’m glad you’re enjoying it!
Great to see your new vlog. It's not only elegant, but also practical. Looking forward to your coffee hopping. At some point, I'll even think about whether there is a coffee shop nearby that you've been to 😂.
Apartment 9 is really nice and cute!🥰 It’s my favorite one of these!
This was so much fun to watch. I really liked #9 with the loft and office space. Thanks for taking us along with you
7:05 갑자기 눈을 밟는 장면이 너무 귀엽네요ㅋㅋ
구제시장을 좋아하시는것은 정말 의외입니다!
서울로 이사하신것을 환영합니다!!
한국의 좋은 장소들 소개해드리고 싶네요
The scene where he suddenly steps on snow is so cute haha.
It’s really surprising that you like the old market!
Welcome to moving to Seoul!!
I’d like to introduce you to some good places in Korea.
나만 한국인 아니었어?
Watching you look for your apartment throughout Seoul made me feel exhausted for you! 😮💨 수고했어요~👏🏼 I live in Korea also so I know that pain…🫠 Excited to see the new home in the next video 🏠♥️
Yayyy🎉 new vlog!! we’re with you on your new journey solll !!!♥️
Yay! Thank you!❤️
I'm so happy to see you have a new life in Seoul, hope everything goes well with you.😊
Thank you 🥰
I cant even convert into text the face I made when reading those deposits
thanks for sharing the food places! I will be in Seoul in 3 weeks and this was so helpful! Pls share more restaurants/cafes/places to go in Seoul!!!
Will do! Have fun on your trip! 💕
House 9 was amazing 😍😍😍
House 9 was so much nicer than the rest!!! Not sure which one you got but I hope you love it!
Loving it so far! 😍
Three and nine 100%. Both were so cozy and a vibe! Loved the floors in 3! I would be happy in either! ❤
Wishing you all the best on your new adventure ❤
Thank you so much!!
Happy for you that you finally have a new apartment. One less thing to worry about. Can't wait for the reveal next week 💖💖
After the whole chaotic day, finally a clam soothing video to watch💜🌸✨️
I still can't believe thousands of dollars is required as a deposit, that's insane. Half a month's rent is required for a deposit in Canada that you also get back.
Okay guessing on which one you ended up with solely on my own favorite haaha 13:09 had suuuuch nice lighting!! And it looked like it had such a nice vibe. I am, sadly, afraid of heights, so I couldn't do it lol but it looks like SUCH a cool place to live! But I am so happy you found the perfect place for you, I hope you are still enjoying it more and more everyday!! :D so excited for the tour, thanks for taking us along your apartment hunt!! :)
That one seems to be everyone’s favourite!
@@SolLife_ I was surprised to see that in the comments too haha! But if that’s not the one you ended up with don’t feel bad at all when you reveal! We’re really only seeing a little glimpse of them all, there were several others that had such a nice space and aesthetic too! 😊
House 9 was ok, but I thought 12 was actually best in terms of layout, kitchen (more cabinets) and useable space. Also no stairs is better in my opinion so 9 is out. But it shows how much proper staging with furniture makes a difference, with how many people in the comments like house 9 the most.
Looking forward to seeing your new apartment and your life in Korea. Thank you for sharing ❤
The deposits are enormous! We are an Australian family of 5 that moved from living in India (after an 8 year contract) to Singapore. The rental market here is completely crazy and what you get for the price is completely nuts. Bathrooms and kitchens are terrible. Unless you pay $16k plus SGD. What we paid for our deposit is more than I paid for my house deposit in Australia 😂
Singapore looks amazing. I imagine it’s much nicer than India? Hope you and your family enjoy it. Your kids are lucky to live such international lives. 😊
Korea is such a beautiful country!
Its really interesting seeing other countries/cities rental apartments! All the apartments have decent space but the layout made them 10x worse! I think they need better space planning 👍🏼
can't wait for you to share your journey, places to visit, food recos and more *yay! sooo excited 😊
Number 9 looked so full of light 😍
Looking forward to more such videos from you in the future. Hopefully you've adjusted well 💕
Thank you, you in Korea were able to help me here in Brazil. I was able to come up with lots of ideas to use in my future home🇧🇷
oh wow.. house 9 is my dream home..it looks so cozy..
Congratulations on finding an apartment. I’m in USA & the apartments there seem so compact. Definitely different. I think you’re really brave and I’m excited for you.
I always get so amazed at how inexpensive rent is there, at least compared to here. And for apartments three or four times as nice. It's so lovely, these apartments.
Yeah but the deposits are no joke
Oh my goodness, why are the deposits so much! They're are all very nice though. Such a beautiful place you live in, and the food looks delicious.
japan, and now korea so amazing
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I will never complain about American deposits again.
House 3 and 5 I liked for natural light. But house 9 is the best one yet Good luck from the 🇬🇧 ❤
When I was working in Shanghai China there are a few things important to me and I will not settle for any less..
1. Must use Gas for shower heater. In some Chinese apartment they have separate heater tank for shower so when water runs out on the tank, good luck on winter. So my apartment must have shower heater connected to the gas line, that way I don't have to worry about water running out.
2. Must have fire cooking stove range. I will not settle for induction. I don't like cooking on electric stove top
3. Must have balcony for drying clothes..I don't like drying clothes inside the house without proper ventilation.
those are the 3 most important for me.. Good luck in finding yours. :)
Apartments in Korea look much better than regular apatos in Japan. Excellent.
Goodness, when it rains it pours, doesn't it? Moving to a different country, finding a new apartment, and a bad flu - all came into one for you. But you are doing so well, hope everything falls into place! Stay well and strong.
Definitely felt like it when I first moved! Think the cold weather and stress caught up with me. But now I feel like things are finally falling into place. Thanks for the kind words! 🥰❤️💪
Que sensação boa de ver a neve caindo.
Those deposit prices are ridiculous - you could put a down payment on buying a house for that cost!
Yayyyy 🥳 So excited for this new Sol Life era!! ❤
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Сеул красивый в любую погоду,люблю Ю.Корею.замечательная страна,где люди живут,работают,отдыхают,они любят свою страну и гордятся ей.,чтят свою культуру и традиции.
All the best for your new life in Seoul and looking forward to see more lovely and cozy videos from you ❤
House 9 is perfect 😍
When I first moved to Seoul way back in 1995 they had just opened the purple line and I moved to Hwagogdong. After five years I decided when the contact expired I wanted to move. My ex partner and l looked around shinchon and it was days and days of looking around because we refused to pay for a real estate agent. Finally we found a cute apartment in a five floor building in hong dae area. It was the best decision. 2002 was World Cup and that area had a lot of cool bars and clubs, club night once a month and was one stop away from the subway line to itaewon. It was on the green line so 10 minutes to myung dong. All those troubles search but in the end was the best decision. I stayed there three years before moving to another country. Every year I go to Seoul I have to visit Hongdae and I’m amazed how much it keeps changing.
This was a very delightful video. First time watching your video. Thanks for the great advice about house hunting, you have to find a place you feel safe to go home too. Congratulation on your new place
Thanks for watching 🥰
Casas números 8 e 9 realmente impressionantes, muito lindas 😍
House 8 and 9 are probably my favourite
5:12 Jennie "You & Me" 😍
finding a place is always so hard, glad you already found your house
With those prices, there are good airbnb places for like $30-40 per night and it includes every fees.
the deposits are absolutely insane lmao 😅 truly makes me question everything. love the vid!
House 9 looked perfect to me, but if you liked more house 11, hope you're able to get it!
Happy that u managed to find a place that u like so quickly! 😍 totally agree with u that u really need to feel safe n comfortable in that area to be able to live there 🙌🏼
nice to have you back 😀
Apartments #9 very light and cosy. love it
Thanks for sharing Sol! 🙏 Great vid as always. 🙌 Looking forward to more SK content. ❤
The Seongsu place was just perfect, too bad the view was a brick wall! Can’t wait for your new content, I’m so excited 💕
House 9 felt like home to ME 😂 so I hope you chose that one
Everyone seems to love no.9! 😂Reveal coming up soon 🏠✨
Finding a place in a foreign country is always the most harrowing exprecience omg. It's never ending and it unconciously burdens your mind. Good jov
Que clima gostoso ❤
Gluck for ur next journey in seoul
Can’t wait to see how you’re new apartment worked out. All the best on this new chapter in Seoul!
When you walked into the office room model in apartment 9, *I* nearly put a deposit down for myself!!! I would never get any work done though, for looking out the window all day....
😂😂😂 it seems to be everyone’s favourite too!
I like house number 9. Coz Its fully furnished, simple, more light and cozy.
House nr 9 was my favorite 😍 so so pretty 😍
House 9 has good views and a lot of natural light. But damn, the deposit in SK tho! That’s a LOT!
Can't wait to see your new apartment 😊
Coming up soon! 🏠
Your cafe content was so good, I was drooling!!! 🤤😍
Thank you 😋
The rent is so expensive. 😮
I already miss your Japan vlogs but your Seoul vlog feels nice to watch too. Looking forward to more Korea vlogs =)