Living on a strict budget is never easy, especially while traveling or living abroad, but with these money saving tips I'll show you ways you can stop wasting money in South Korea while you study Korean at a language school or plan to become a English teacher~
I'm attending language school here in Seoul and I moved to South Korea about one year ago! Over the past year I've found numerous ways to save money while living in Seoul and this is just a short list of some of the tips I have! Let me know if you'd like a part two to this video in the comments below~
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*SIM Card I recommend for your trip to Korea (can be mailed to your house BEFORE your trip): www.trazy.com/experience/deta...
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*Travel DEBIT card I always use to pull money from ATMs and not pay any fees!:
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*A VPN for privacy, to stream Netflix, and to "teleport": go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id...
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*Shuttle (the only way to order food/groceries without an ARC): www.shuttledelivery.co.kr//en...
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Adapters (so you CAN plug your devices into the wall): amzn.to/37Id2eO
Converter (to protect your devices and the plugs in the wall lol): amzn.to/3CBp4UA
My favorite Korean protective masks: amzn.to/2YZH2Sk
Portable travel scale (weighs any suitcase): amzn.to/3CQXcN9
Neck pillow (with eye mask and earplugs): amzn.to/3xOx2ac
Kindle: amzn.to/3jQ0iby
TSA approved locks (flexible and fit any suitcase): amzn.to/3m7e2Bt
Laundry detergent strips (dissolve in water): amzn.to/3G3MzIq
Electric toothbrush (one charge lasts me 3 months!): amzn.to/3pillbq
Resistance bands (for exercising on the go): amzn.to/3BYprsr
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Timestamps:
0:00 - IMPORTANT
0:47 - Added fees everywhere
2:02 - ATMs in Korea
2:41 - Getting cash in advance
3:57 - Where to live
4:45 - Don't go to convenience stores
5:25 - Cheapest place to buy food
6:47 - Fruits and vegetables are… wow
7:24 - 2+1!
7:41 - Throwing away food (food waste)
8:33 - Helpful? Let me know 👍❤️
8:47 - Frozen is better
9:10 - The student life is the cheap life
10:16 - Public transportation