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Living in Geoje

South Korea · mediterranean

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Geoje is a mid-sized city of roughly 240,000 people with both the sea and mountains close by in South Korea. The climate is mediterranean. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,450. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, hiking, food and eating out.

È un’isola collegata tutto l’anno, spesso più volte al giorno, e questo cambia molto per chi ci vive tutto l’anno.

At a glance

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People
~240,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,500
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
4/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
3/5Moderate
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love Geoje

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable4/5
🚌 Transit4/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibrarySeveral within 6 km · assumed: towns this size have one
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air3/5 · 18 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
PopularitySteady
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+18%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration2/5
🏛️ Stability3/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy3/5
🏦 State digital currencyPublic pilot running
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+2/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid2/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport4/5
⛴️ Getting there~All year, often
🛰️ StarlinkNo
⚕️ AbortionLegal

Popularity & prices: Steady

Accommodation prices have moved about +18% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: All year, often

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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⚠️ The honest downsides

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

On the map

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