The 87 Best places to live in South Korea

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South Korea is the 64th most expensive and the 23rd most liveable country.

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South Korea Quality of life Rank
😃 Human freedom index
8.23
35
💵 GDP per capita
$33121
35
🛍️ GDPPC based on purchasing power
$51713
39
❤️ Life expectancy
82.7
17
☠️ Homicide rate
0.5
18
🚧 Road traffic mortality
8.6
63
👮 Corruption perceptions index
64
35
🏙️ Population
51.5M
28
🌐 English speaking %
20%
104
😷 Air quality
Moderate
122
✈️ Airport proximity index
97
8
💰 Cost of living
$1116
134
💳 After-tax salary
$2217
31
💸 Salary to expenses ratio
2
7
🎓 Higher education index
87
27

Below is the list of 87 best cities to live and work in South Korea for singles and families ranked by quality & cost of living.

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