South Korea
Jeju City
#5 Top 5 cities
Jeju City is a specific island option for people prioritizing climate and pace of life rather than a broad job market.
Country overview
Population
488Β 844
Year-round temperatures
Day: 8°C aΕΎ 30°C
Night: 2°C aΕΎ 23°C
Climate
Milder island weather than on the mainland, with a humid summer and a less severe winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
9/10
Violent crime is uncommon, but normal precautions remain appropriate for theft, nightlife, traffic, isolated trails, and rapidly changing mountain or coastal weather.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Jeju has high exposure to typhoons, extreme rain, strong winds, coastal flooding, landslides, heat, and occasional earthquakes; volcanic risk is low but not absent.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
8/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¨π³Chinese
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π―π΅Japanese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Beaches and sea
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βFewer work opportunities
- βSmaller expat scene
- βLess dynamic environment