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About Daegu

Daegu, South Korea 🇰🇷 is a great base for digital nomads who want a lower-cost, less hectic alternative to Seoul. It has solid public transit, reliable internet, plenty of cafés, and a growing work-friendly scene. You’ll also get easy access to mountains, hot springs, and a strong local food culture. ☕💻🏞️

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 17 mm Feb: 30 mm Mar: 67 mm Apr: 67 mm May: 98 mm Jun: 163 mm Jul: 254 mm Aug: 195 mm Sep: 165 mm Oct: 60 mm Nov: 44 mm Dec: 19 mm Jan: 6°C / -4°C Feb: 8°C / -2°C Mar: 15°C / 3°C Apr: 21°C / 9°C May: 25°C / 13°C Jun: 30°C / 19°C Jul: 32°C / 23°C Aug: 32°C / 24°C Sep: 28°C / 19°C Oct: 21°C / 12°C Nov: 15°C / 5°C Dec: 7°C / -2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.4
Internet Speed 9.1
Safety 9.0
Weather 6.7
Accommodation Cost 5.7
Female Friendly 8.3
Nomad Friendly 5.9
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Daegu
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $366.46 per month
Coworking Space $146.58 per month
Coffee $3.20 per cup
Beer $3.33 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $43.31 per month
Mobile Plan $36.65 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $19.99 per month

Other cities in South Korea

Other cities in South Korea
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Seoul $2,720 7.4 Compare
2 Busan $2,315 7.2 Compare
3 Incheon $2,292 6.9 Compare
4 Daejeon $1,976 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Andong KR South Korea $2,022 5.9 Compare
2 Gyeongju KR South Korea $2,295 6.2 Compare
3 Ulsan KR South Korea $2,305 6.2 Compare
4 Changwon KR South Korea $2,162 6.4 Compare

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