🏙️South Korea
Daegu
Daegu offers authentic Korean culture and affordability - guide to traditional Korean city life.
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Population
2.4 million
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Highlight
Traditional Korean culture with textile industry heritage
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Country
South Korea
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Air Quality
Moderate
Traditional city with textile heritage, university energy, and affordable Korean lifestyle
Quick stats
Cost Index
50/100
Rent (1BR center)
₩400,000–1,200,000/month
Median Salary
₩22,000,000–45,000,000 gross
Internet
100–300 Mbps
Safety
Very safe
Transport
Subway, buses, KTX connections
Areas & industries
Popular Neighborhoods
Jung-guSuseongDalseoDongdaeguSeodaegu
Key Sectors
TextilesEducationManufacturingAgricultureTraditional Crafts
✓ Advantages
- •Very affordable cost of living
- •Rich traditional Korean culture
- •Strong university presence and energy
- •Textile and fashion industry opportunities
- •Less crowded than major cities
- •Authentic Korean lifestyle experience
! Considerations
- •Limited international community
- •Fewer English-language services
- •Less job diversity than Seoul/Busan
- •Hot summers and limited coastal access
Daegu FAQs
Good for learning Korean culture?
Excellent - traditional festivals, fewer foreigners, authentic lifestyle, strong local community, but limited English support.
University town benefits?
Young population, affordable student areas, educational opportunities, but limited international programs.
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