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   seungjin (seungjin@mstd.seungjin.net)'s status on Friday, 15-Nov-2024 19:41:05 JST seungjin

   There are still many low-cost coffee vendors (just a little over $1) and $1 pastry stands at subway stations. Even though many locals complain that Seoul’s cost of living has risen dramatically, it is still a very economical city compared to major cities in other developed western countries, though fruits and meats are significantly more expensive.

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     seungjin (seungjin@mstd.seungjin.net)'s status on Friday, 15-Nov-2024 19:41:04 JST seungjin

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     But don't expect the pastries to be like those from Western countries. They are very much an Asian style of bread. Western staples like sourdough, water-boiled bagels, unprocessed cheeses, and fruits like avocado are less common and often come with a hefty ‘foreigner price’ here, as they are not very popular.

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     Ian Wagner (ianthetechie@fosstodon.org)'s status on Friday, 15-Nov-2024 19:41:05 JST Ian Wagner

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     @seungjin yup! And you can even get a high quality, milk and espresso drink from a local roaster for 3,000 KRW! It’s only expensive if you go to places with really expensive rent!