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Daejeon
Korea's Science City
Life fit
77/100
for foreigners settling in
Life scores
Higher is better · 2026-06Cost of living
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Korea's Science City
Life fit
77/100
for foreigners settling in
Population
1.5 million
Region
central
Internet
150+ Mbps avg
Meal out
₩6,500
Studio rent
₩380,000
Local places
0
Updated 2026-06
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