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Q. What is the cost of living like in South Korea?

Category: Asia » South Korea » Living in South Korea

A. Answer:

Living in South Korea is very cheap compared to the relatively high salaries teachers get, so it’s easy to either save money, or live it up! Almost all teaching contracts include free accommodation, so you only really need to worry about food and having a good time! A slap-up meal out costs only 5,000KRW, meaning you won’t have to wait until pay-day to enjoy a night out!

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