Makild nomad country guide

South Korea nomad cities

Compare South Korea for digital nomads: city costs, rent, food prices, internet, safety, seasons and all Makild nomad city cards in one country page.
Compare all cities View 77 city cards
Cities tracked77
Median monthly/personINR 1,79,700
Cheapest city/monthINR 1,62,200
Median rent/monthINR 74,100
Median internet107 Mbps
Median safety78/100

South Korea overview

Makild tracks 77 nomad-friendly city options in South Korea. The median monthly planning cost is INR 1,79,700 per person, with city-level rent, food, Wi-Fi, utilities, cabs, seasons and safety estimates available on each city page.

Best season signals across the country include May-Jun, Sep-Oct, Apr-May, Sep-Oct, Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct. Watch out for Dec-Feb winter, Jul-Aug humid, Peak heat/cold season when planning longer stays.

Common food prices

The representative food basket for South Korea is based on the median city food baseline: Eggs INR 290, chicken INR 740/kg, rice INR 160/kg, milk INR 185/L.

Eggs
INR 290 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 740 / kg
Rice
INR 160 / kg
Milk
INR 185 / litre
Local lunch
INR 420 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 210 / cup

Country data

Country code
KR
GDP estimate
$1,900B
GDP per person
$36,000
Median city conservatism
42/100
Median food/month/person
INR 39,750

Cheapest cities in South Korea

Kwangyang INR 1,62,200 / month Sinhyeon INR 1,62,200 / month Yeongju INR 1,63,000 / month Wanju INR 1,63,000 / month Yangp'yŏng INR 1,63,000 / month Ungsang INR 1,63,000 / month Nangen INR 1,63,000 / month Naesŏ INR 1,63,000 / month

All South Korea city cards

Kwangyang INR 1,62,200 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Sinhyeon INR 1,62,200 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yeongju INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Wanju INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yangp'yŏng INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Ungsang INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Nangen INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Naesŏ INR 1,63,000 / month
Rent
INR 65,500
Food
INR 36,750/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Daegu INR 1,68,100 / month
Rent
INR 67,500
Food
INR 37,500/mo
Internet
105 Mbps
Safety
76/100
Best season
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Areas
Dongseongro, Suseong
Yeongam INR 1,71,650 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Hongseong INR 1,72,450 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Sokcho INR 1,72,450 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Hwasun INR 1,72,450 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Buyeo INR 1,72,450 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yecheon INR 1,72,450 / month
Rent
INR 70,750
Food
INR 38,250/mo
Internet
106 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Jeju INR 1,78,600 / month
Rent
INR 75,000
Food
INR 39,000/mo
Internet
100 Mbps
Safety
82/100
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Jeju City, Seogwipo edge
Geoje INR 1,78,800 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Seogwipo INR 1,78,800 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Uijeongbu-si INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Masan INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Pyeongtaek INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gwangmyeong INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Wŏnju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Chinju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Iksan INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gunpo INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gunsan INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Hanam INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gyeongju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Osan INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Chungju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gimpo-si INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Icheon-si INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Guri-si INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yangju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gimcheon INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Jeongeup INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yeoju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Hwado INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Sangju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Donghae City INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Asan INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Wabu INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Namyangju INR 1,79,700 / month
Rent
INR 74,100
Food
INR 39,750/mo
Internet
107 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gwangju INR 1,85,100 / month
Rent
INR 78,000
Food
INR 40,500/mo
Internet
95 Mbps
Safety
74/100
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Gwangju central districts
Daejeon INR 1,85,100 / month
Rent
INR 78,000
Food
INR 40,500/mo
Internet
95 Mbps
Safety
74/100
Best season
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Daejeon central districts
Suncheon INR 1,89,150 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yeosu INR 1,89,150 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Mokpo INR 1,89,150 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gwangyang INR 1,89,150 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Muan INR 1,89,150 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Incheon INR 1,89,800 / month
Rent
INR 80,000
Food
INR 40,500/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Areas
Songdo, Bupyeong, Guwol
Sejong INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Pohang INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Chuncheon INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gumi INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Yangsan INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gyeongsan-si INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Andong INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gangneung INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Gijang INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Boryeong INR 1,90,050 / month
Rent
INR 80,050
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
81/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Seongnam-si INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Bucheon-si INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Cheonan INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Hwaseong-si INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Ansan-si INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Anyang-si INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Kimhae INR 1,91,400 / month
Rent
INR 81,100
Food
INR 41,250/mo
Internet
108 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Busan INR 1,97,800 / month
Rent
INR 85,000
Food
INR 42,000/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
82/100
Best season
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Areas
Haeundae, Seomyeon, Gwangan
Cheongju-si INR 2,02,300 / month
Rent
INR 87,600
Food
INR 42,750/mo
Internet
109 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Jeonju INR 2,02,300 / month
Rent
INR 87,600
Food
INR 42,750/mo
Internet
109 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Suwon INR 2,13,750 / month
Rent
INR 94,350
Food
INR 44,250/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Ulsan INR 2,13,750 / month
Rent
INR 94,350
Food
INR 44,250/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Changwon INR 2,13,750 / month
Rent
INR 94,350
Food
INR 44,250/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Goyang-si INR 2,13,750 / month
Rent
INR 94,350
Food
INR 44,250/mo
Internet
110 Mbps
Safety
78/100
Best season
May-Jun, Sep-Oct
Areas
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Seoul INR 2,47,500 / month
Rent
INR 1,17,500
Food
INR 48,000/mo
Internet
120 Mbps
Safety
80/100
Best season
Apr-May, Sep-Oct
Areas
Hongdae, Itaewon, Seongsu

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