💸Cheapest Cities in Korea for Foreigners
Stretch your budget — where rent and daily costs are lowest.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-01
If budget is the priority, regional cities away from the capital offer much lower rent and daily costs than Seoul while keeping good transport, universities and amenities. You give up some big-city depth for real savings.
Rent and depositsEveryday cost of livingAmenities and transportJob or study options
Top picks
- 1
🍲 Jeonju
Cost index: LowEst. monthly: ₩997,000A culture-rich regional city with some of the lowest rents and living costs in the country.
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🎨 Gwangju
Cost index: LowEst. monthly: ₩1,053,000A large southwestern city with universities and low costs across housing and daily life.