Cost of Living in Daejeon, South Korea
South Korea · East Asia
Monthly budget from $745 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$745
/mo
Standard
$1,338
/mo
Comfort
$2,530
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $370 | $215 | $52 | $108 | $745/mo |
| Standard | $660 | $375 | $98 | $205 | $1,338/mo |
| Comfort | $1,320 | $610 | $190 | $410 | $2,530/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Korea's science city with KAIST campus, Expo Science Park, and affordable living near Seoul
Internet: 100 Mbps
Safety: 4.9/5
Nomad score: 3.8/5