South Korea

South Korea, Panmunjom DMZ
Panmunjom DMZ
South Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
South Korea, N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower
South Korea, Seongsan Ilchulbong
Seongsan Ilchulbong
South Korea, Jinhae Cherry Blossom
Jinhae Cherry Blossom
South Korea, Panmunjom DMZ
Panmunjom DMZ
South Korea, Gyeongbokgung Palace
Gyeongbokgung Palace
South Korea, N Seoul Tower
N Seoul Tower
South Korea, Seongsan Ilchulbong
Seongsan Ilchulbong
South Korea, Jinhae Cherry Blossom
Jinhae Cherry Blossom

South Korea has 62 cities tracked for digital nomads. Explore the cost of living, weather, internet speed, and safety below, then jump into the best cities to base yourself.

Very affordable ($1,261/mo.)

Great value for long stays and everyday expenses.

Ratings

Cost of living

$1,261/mo.
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Best cities in South Korea

Top-ranked destinations based on cost of living, weather, internet, and safety.

Gyeongju
Gyeongju

Gyeongju

2.9

South Korea

27°C
$1,593 / mo
Busan
Busan

Busan

2.6

South Korea

27°C
$1,891 / mo
Gangneung
Gangneung

Gangneung

2.5

South Korea

27°C
$1,851 / mo
Daegu
Daegu

Daegu

2.4

South Korea

28°C
$1,549 / mo
Daejeon
Daejeon

Daejeon

2.4

South Korea

27°C
$1,636 / mo
Gwangju
Gwangju

Gwangju

2.3

South Korea

27°C
$1,666 / mo
Seoul
Seoul

Seoul

2.1

South Korea

27°C
$1,673 / mo
Jeju City
Jeju City

Jeju City

2.1

South Korea

28°C
$1,632 / mo
Jeonju
Jeonju

Jeonju

2.1

South Korea

27°C
$1,862 / mo

When to visit

Typical temperatures and rainfall by month, based on recent historical averages.

JanJanuary
20°C
20°C
FebFebruary
20°C
20°C
MarMarch
20°C
20°C
AprApril
20°C
20°C
MayMay
20°C
20°C
JunJune
20°C
20°C
JulJuly
20°C
20°C
AugAugust
20°C
20°C
SepSeptember
20°C
20°C
OctOctober
20°C
20°C
NovNovember
20°C
20°C
DecDecember
20°C
20°C
Best timeYear-round
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Top attractions

Panmunjom DMZ

Panmunjom DMZ

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung Palace

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Seongsan Ilchulbong

Jinhae Cherry Blossom

Jinhae Cherry Blossom

Haeundae Beach

Haeundae Beach

Gamcheon Culture Village

Gamcheon Culture Village