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About Sokcho

Sokcho, South Korea 🇰🇷🌊 is a relaxed coastal city with scenic beaches, mountain views, and easy access to Seoraksan National Park. It’s a great spot for digital nomads who want a quieter base than Seoul, with decent cafes, fresh seafood, and a slower pace for focused work and weekend hikes. 🌿💻

Through the year

Best in June (63) · now 48
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 33 mm Feb: 47 mm Mar: 83 mm Apr: 73 mm May: 104 mm Jun: 136 mm Jul: 176 mm Aug: 243 mm Sep: 255 mm Oct: 185 mm Nov: 56 mm Dec: 50 mm Jan: 3°C / -5°C Feb: 5°C / -3°C Mar: 11°C / 3°C Apr: 16°C / 9°C May: 21°C / 13°C Jun: 25°C / 18°C Jul: 28°C / 23°C Aug: 28°C / 23°C Sep: 24°C / 19°C Oct: 19°C / 12°C Nov: 13°C / 5°C Dec: 5°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 2.4
Internet Speed 8.3
Safety 9.0
Weather 6.4
Accommodation Cost 6.2
Female Friendly 8.3
Racial Tolerance 6.6
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Sokcho
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $366.46 per month
Coworking Space $146.58 per month
Coffee $3.00 per cup
Beer $3.33 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.66 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 Seogwipo No data — Compare
2 Seoul $2,397 7.3 Compare
3 Busan $2,315 7.2 Compare
4 Incheon $2,292 6.9 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Gangneung KR South Korea $2,212 6.5 Compare
2 Mount Kumgang KP North Korea $2,920 1.3 Compare
3 Chuncheon KR South Korea $2,086 6.5 Compare
4 Wonsan KP North Korea $2,080 2.0 Compare

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