Daejeon

🇰🇷South Korea•East Asia

City Score

"A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure."

City Metrics

Cost of Living68

Safety80

Healthcare85

Career Opportunities77

Climate64

Transport90

Air Quality75

Family Friendliness87.67

Education87

Top Neighborhoods

Central Core

Historic Quarter

Modern Suburbs

Housing Reality

Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

Getting Around

Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

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Frequently Asked Questions

▸Is Daejeon a good place to live?

Daejeon scores 77/100 overall. It is moderately affordable (cost score: 68/100), very safe (safety: 80/100), and has excellent healthcare (healthcare: 85/100). Top neighborhoods include Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs.

▸What is the cost of living in Daejeon?

Daejeon has a cost of living score of 68/100 (higher = more affordable). Standard rental laws apply. Direct landlord negotiations are common, with 1-2 months deposit standard.

▸How do I get around Daejeon?

Daejeon has a transport score of 90/100. Ridesharing apps (Uber/Bolt/Local equivalent) are highly recommended outside the walkable core.

▸What are the best neighborhoods in Daejeon?

The most recommended neighborhoods in Daejeon are Central Core, Historic Quarter, Modern Suburbs. A growing hub balancing local authenticity with emerging remote-work infrastructure.

▸Is Daejeon safe for expats?

Daejeon has a safety score of 80/100. The city very safe and has an air quality score of 75/100.

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