Places · South Korea
The best places to live in South Korea
Arcadia scores 22 places in South Korea, from Jindo at about $1,350 a month to Suwon at about $1,850. 17 are by the sea, 21 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly temperate. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 5/5, healthcare 4/5 and internet 5/5.
The standouts in South Korea
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 22 places Arcadia scores in South Korea, not the whole country.
All 22 places in South Korea
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in South Korea?
Across the 22 places Arcadia scores in South Korea the median is about $1,550 a month for one person, from Jindo at around $1,350 to Suwon at around $1,850. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in South Korea?
Jindo, at about $1,350 a month. It is the cheapest of the 22 places Arcadia scores in South Korea, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in South Korea has the best internet?
Seoul, rated 5 out of 5. The typical rating across the 22 places is 5 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in South Korea?
The typical safety rating is 5 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Seoul. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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