Exchange rate for your Korea trip
Singapore dollar to Korean won
What Seoul costs in your money — airport train, subway, taxi and hotels.
S$1
₩1,036
S$100 = ₩103,627 · ₩10,000 = S$9.65
You get about (KRW)
₩103,627
Seoul hotels, priced in SGD
Arirang Hill Hotel Dongdaemun≈ S$141/night
Orakai Cheonggyesan Hotel, BW Premier Collection≈ S$158/night
Hotel The Botanik Sewoon Myeongdong≈ S$218/night
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Good to know before you land
Coming from Singapore? T-money is Korea’s EZ-Link — tap in and tap out on every subway gate and bus — but at station machines it takes cash only. ₩50,000, the biggest note, is about S$48.25.
What Seoul costs in SGD
Your SGD notes in won
| S$2 | ₩2,073 |
| S$5 | ₩5,181 |
| S$10 | ₩10,363 |
| S$50 | ₩51,813 |
| S$100 | ₩103,627 |
Korean notes in SGD
| ₩1,000 | S$0.96 |
| ₩5,000 | S$4.83 |
| ₩10,000 | S$9.65 |
| ₩50,000 | S$48.25 |
Paying in Korea
- Cards are widely acceptedMost hotels, department stores and shops take Visa, Mastercard and American Express. A few small shops don’t, so check before you order.
- T-money tops up with cash onlyKorea’s transit card works like EZ-Link, but foreign credit cards can’t top it up — keep some won for the station machine or the convenience-store counter.
- Where to exchangeUse a bank or a government-certified exchange booth (look for the “Certified” sign) and skip uncertified booths. Banks are generally open 09:00–16:00 on weekdays.
- ATMsATMs that take international cards carry a “Global” sign. Convenience-store ATMs often charge higher fees.
- No tippingTipping isn’t a Korean custom. Many major hotels and upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge instead.
FAQ
How much is S$100 in Korean won?
About ₩103,627 at the Oct 26, 2026 mid-market rate. ₩10,000 is about S$9.65, and ₩50,000 — the largest Korean note — is about S$48.25.
Will I get this rate when I exchange money?
Not exactly. This is the mid-market rate; banks and exchange booths sell won at their own rate and may charge a fee, so you receive somewhat fewer won. Use it to compare with the rate posted at the counter.
How much is the airport train in SGD?
The all-stop AREX train from Incheon Airport Terminal 1 to Seoul Station is ₩4,750 (about S$4.58). The non-stop Express is ₩13,000 at the counter (about S$12.54).
Do I need to tip in Korea?
No. Tipping isn’t a Korean custom and staff won’t expect it. Many major hotels and upscale restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill instead.