Daegu, South Korea

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South Korea

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About Daegu, South Korea

Costs exclude rent

Single / month

$723

Family of 4 / mo

$1,863

Avg salary (after tax)

$2,446

Daegu is a vibrant city in South Korea known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Located in the southeastern part of the country, it is surrounded by beautiful mountains, making it a great place for nature lovers. Daegu is famous for its traditional markets, where you can find delicious street food like spicy rice cakes and grilled fish.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Daegu· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

Men's Dress ShoesUSD $138.91
Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $92.28
Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $71.44
Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $116.09

Financial

Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)3%
Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $2,782

Food - Beverages

Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2
Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $5.95
Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $4.76
Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.06
CappuccinoUSD $5.36

Food - Dining

Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.33
Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $47.64
Fast Food ComboUSD $8.33

Food - Grocery

Beef Round (1 kg)USD $33.84
Apples (1 kg)USD $8.15
Bananas (1 kg)USD $4.67
Oranges (1 kg)USD $5.95
Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $5.34
Potatoes (1 kg)USD $4.02
Onions (1 kg)USD $3.28
Lettuce (1 Head)USD $2.23
Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $1.23
Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $19.05
Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $5.36
Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.44
Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $15.69
Dozen EggsUSD $4.01
White Rice (1 kg)USD $5.95
Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $7.47
Milk (1 litre)USD $3.36

Housing

Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $682.16
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $550.7
Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $342.34
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $1,647
Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $1,262
Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $796.48

Leisure

Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $62.51
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $32.75
Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $13.09
Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $496.14
Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $28,974

Transportation

Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.46
Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $3.93
Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $39,175
1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $13.4
Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $41.67
Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $34,333
One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $1.49

Utilities (Monthly)

Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $29.17
Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $192.97