Daegu ranks 3rd of 5 priced cities in South Korea on cost — $973 a month in essentials, 12% above Incheon, the cheapest. The average net salary of $2,225 covers that 2.3×. 101.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at eup/myeon/dong level. PM2.5 averages 17.9 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Aug 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $247 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $381 |
| Groceries | $189 |
| Dining out | $183 |
| Utilities | $286 |
| Local transport | $68 |
| Essentials / mo | $973 |
| Avg net salary | $2,225 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $563 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $954 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Daegu, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.82 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $33.91 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $5.02 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.60 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.39 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.82 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.47 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.80 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $2.24 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.10 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.54 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.55 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.61 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.56 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.01 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.45 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.25 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $2.42 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.88 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.22 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.02 |
| Monthly transit pass | $67.82 |
| Taxi start | $2.88 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.54 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.19 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $248.68 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $37.75 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $44.63 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.80 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.17 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Daegu has 101.3 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (eup/myeon/dong level). That is the 4th-highest of 6 South Korea cities we track. South Korea's national figure is 111.9, so Daegu runs 11 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1.6°C | -2.4°C | 57% | 42% | 26 mm |
| Feb | 4°C | 0.2°C | 55% | 48% | 32 mm |
| Mar | 9.7°C | 6.8°C | 55% | 50% | 63 mm |
| Apr | 15.2°C | 13.3°C | 57% | 57% | 81 mm |
| May | 20.3°C | 19.8°C | 58% | 57% | 79 mm |
| Jun | 24.2°C | 26°C | 66% | 69% | 131 mm |
| Jul | 27°C | 31.5°C | 79% | 77% | 219 mm |
| Aug | 27.8°C | 32.6°C | 77% | 65% | 173 mm |
| Sep | 22.7°C | 25°C | 78% | 66% | 182 mm |
| Oct | 16.2°C | 15.7°C | 72% | 49% | 84 mm |
| Nov | 9.9°C | 7.5°C | 67% | 44% | 41 mm |
| Dec | 3°C | -0.8°C | 60% | 39% | 26 mm |
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