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Living in Daejeon
Korea's Science City
Korea's science and research hub, home to KAIST and ETRI. Centrally located with fast KTX access to Seoul. Popular with researchers and university students.
Pop.
1.5 million
Avg Rent
β©300,000ββ©700,000/mo
Avg Meal
β©6,000ββ©9,000
Internet
150+ Mbps avg
β Highlights
KAIST (world-class university)Expo Science ParkDaedeok Innopolis (research hub)Central Korea locationClean and organized city
πΊ Key Neighborhoods
- βYuseong (university / research district)
- βSeo-gu (affordable housing)
- βDunsan-dong (downtown)
β Pros
- + Cheapest cost of living
- + Less crowded
- + Strong research/science community
- + Central location
- + Clean air
β οΈ Cons
- - Quieter nightlife
- - Fewer international residents
- - Limited English services
π° Monthly Cost Breakdown
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| One-room rent | β©380,000 |
| Officetel rent | β©650,000 |
| Cheap meal | β©6,500 |
| Restaurant meal | β©10,000 |
| Monthly groceries | β©290,000 |
| Coffee | β©4,500 |
| Monthly transit pass | β©50,000 |
| Internet (fiber) | β©26,000 |
| Mobile phone plan | β©36,000 |
| Gym membership | β©60,000 |
Data as of 2026-06. Prices vary.