City, South Korea
Cost of living in Daegu
How much a month costs in Daegu
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,410–2,080 (₩1.9M–2.8M).
Prices in Daegu
Typical 2026 ranges in KRW, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | KRW | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₩500,000–900,000 | $371–668 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₩350,000–650,000 | $260–482 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₩20,000–35,000 | $15–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₩70,000–150,000 | $52–111 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₩7,000–11,000 | $5.2–8.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₩12,000–28,000 | $9–21 |
| Cappuccino | ₩4,000–6,000 | $3.0–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₩4,000–6,500 | $3.0–4.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₩1,500–2,300 | $1.1–1.7 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₩5,500–9,000 | $4.1–6.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Coworking day pass | ₩12,000–25,000 | $8.9–18.6 |
| Gym membership (month) | ₩30,000–70,000 | $22–52 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₩30,000–55,000 | $22–41 |
Value for money: 65/100
A value score of 65/100 means Daegu gives more quality of life per dollar than 64% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 75/100. It's the 6th most affordable of 11 places we cover in South Korea.
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Cost of living across South Korea
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
Cheaper alternatives to Daegu
Similar safety, lower cost, in East Asia.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Takayama | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Kawaguchiko | Japan | $1,010–1,650 |
| Nikko | Japan | $1,080–1,710 |
| Hualien | Taiwan | $1,130–1,730 |
| Hakone | Japan | $1,140–1,770 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Daegu?
About $742–1,080 on a lean budget, $1,410–2,080 for a comfortable month and $2,970–4,820 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Daegu?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₩500,000–900,000 ($371–668) a month in the center and ₩350,000–650,000 ($260–482) outside it.
How much does food cost in Daegu?
A local meal is ₩7,000–11,000 ($5.2–8.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₩12,000–28,000 ($9–21) per person.
Is South Korea expensive?
Prices in South Korea are about 57% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.