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About Gyeongju

Gyeongju, South Korea is a peaceful, historic city ideal for digital nomads who prefer a slower pace 🌿🏯. It offers a scenic backdrop of ancient temples, parks, and cultural sites, plus reliable infrastructure and good cafés for remote work ☕💻. Great for focused productivity with weekend exploration, though it’s quieter than major tech hubs.

Through the year

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-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 19 mm Feb: 35 mm Mar: 76 mm Apr: 70 mm May: 98 mm Jun: 137 mm Jul: 228 mm Aug: 191 mm Sep: 221 mm Oct: 78 mm Nov: 51 mm Dec: 27 mm Jan: 6°C / -3°C Feb: 8°C / -1°C Mar: 15°C / 4°C Apr: 20°C / 8°C May: 24°C / 13°C Jun: 28°C / 19°C Jul: 31°C / 23°C Aug: 31°C / 23°C Sep: 26°C / 20°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 6.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.6
Internet Speed 8.1
Safety 9.0
Accommodation Cost 6.1
Weather 6.3
Nomad Friendly 4.2
Female Friendly 8.4
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Gyeongju
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $366.46 per month
Coworking Space $146.58 per month
Coffee $3.33 per cup
Beer $3.66 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.66 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $43.31 per month
Mobile Plan $36.65 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $21.99 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 Daegu $2,275 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Busan KR South Korea $2,315 7.2 Compare
2 Daegu KR South Korea $2,275 6.7 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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