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If you are thinking about moving to Korea, cost of living in probably a key consideration. Expats commented about the cost of housing...

"The housing cost is outrageous. My home is almost US 10,000 per month. Definitely outrageous," wrote a member who made the move to Seoul, Korea.

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"Of course it is best to give a swishy washy statement. We pay 1400,000kw per month for a nice place about 1500 sq. Ft. But the size is definitely an estimate," explained one expat living in Ilsan, Korea.

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