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northway
Joined: 05 Jul 2010
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| loubird wrote: |
| I think the clothing thing is an outdated statement. Yes, maybe on average sixty years ago Koreans were more diminutive, but nowadays it is more than possible to buy clothes in Korea, unless of course, you're significantly overweight.. |
I'm a small guy, but it's worth noting that while it's not difficult to find clothes that fit, shirts tend to be tighter in the shoulders than they are in the West. I have to buy a size larger than what I normally would or the shoulder seam is too high. |
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Squire
Joined: 26 Sep 2010
Location: Jeollanam-do
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| Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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The clothes size thing is strange. I bought a pair of jeans here that I was was worried would be too short for me (I'm 6'3). It turned out they were way too long. I have to roll them up at the bottom and they still touch the ground when I don't wear shoes/trainers. To fit into them properly you would have to be at least 6'6. Absolutely bizarre  |
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PatrickGHBusan
Joined: 24 Jun 2008
Location: Busan (1997-2008) Canada 2008 -
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 5:52 am Post subject: |
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There are quite a few such guides already out there along with a slew of wikis and sites that can offer up more information than a newbie needs.
Good effort on your part however and kudos to you for trying to share and help others.
Your budget idea is interesting and may help others. Your shopping tips work based on Costco but I will chime in along with what another user said in here: I lived in Korea for 11 years and almost never went to Costco. So plans will differ.
Money wires remain (to me) the most effective method. The fee mentionned varies from bank to bank and can typically be reduced greatly. You can further reduce the relative impact of the fee by wiring larger amounts every 2nd month instead of every month. That way you can also work with the exchange rate.
To save money is as simple as making lifestyle choices. Want to go out and get shitfaced 2-3 times per week? Thats a choice but it will really hit your budget hard. Eating out is not that expensive if you stick to Korean food places.
Travel costs can be reduced by buying a bike or a scooter and using public transit. |
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KimchiExplosion
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Location: Nowhere near Seoul
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| Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 10:48 pm Post subject: |
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Ok OP, how much stock in Costco do you own? Be honest...  |
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