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Cost of living in 🇰🇷 South Korea
A single person spends about €1,639 a month across the 1 city we track in South Korea, rent included.
Average monthly budget
€1,639
Average rent (1-bed)
€1,050
Median tech salary
€3,400
Cheapest city
🇰🇷 Seoul
Cities in South Korea, cheapest first
| # | City | Monthly budget | Rent (1-bed) | Groceries | Tech pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 🇰🇷 SeoulSouth Korea | €1,639 | €1,050 | €340 | €3,400 |
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