Your budget, abroad
Salary in Hanoi vs Seoul
Estimate the income you need to keep your standard of living.
Frequently Asked Questions
To maintain your current standard of living, your salary in Seoul must adjust based on relative local purchasing power. Onbuju's calculator determines the exact equivalent salary using actual cost of living indices (including rent, groceries, and services).
The calculator uses the cost of living index ratio between Seoul and Hanoi to scale your current salary. For example, if Seoul's cost of living is 20% lower, a salary equivalent of 20% less will purchase the same basket of goods and services.
Tax systems differ significantly. In Hanoi, the tax process is rated as: Progressive Tax Scale (5% - 35%) (Personal income tax applies on a progressive scale; tax exemptions apply for foreign remote workers staying under 183 days.). In Seoul, it is: Progressive (Standard PIT; flat tax options for foreign engineers can be applied.). Onbuju recommends evaluating net income after local social contributions and tax brackets.
