What is the cheapest city to live in Korea?

Regional cities such as Jeonju, Gwangju and Cheongju typically have the lowest rents and cost of living, well below Seoul and the capital region.

How much cheaper is life outside Seoul?

Rent and daily costs are meaningfully lower in regional cities. Use the cost-of-living calculator to compare a specific city against Seoul.

Do cheaper cities still have jobs and schools?

Yes — cities like Daejeon, Daegu and Gwangju have universities and employers, though the job market is smaller than Seoul’s.

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💸Cheapest Cities in Korea for Foreigners

Stretch your budget — where rent and daily costs are lowest.

Terakhir ditinjau: 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

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🍲 Jeonju
Tingkat biaya: RendahPerkiraan bulanan: ₩997,000
A culture-rich regional city with some of the lowest rents and living costs in the country.
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🎨 Gwangju
Tingkat biaya: RendahPerkiraan bulanan: ₩1,053,000
A large southwestern city with universities and low costs across housing and daily life.

💸Cheapest Cities in Korea for Foreigners

Pilihan teratas

🍲 Jeonju

🎨 Gwangju

🔬 Daejeon

📜 Cheongju

🌶 Daegu

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