Jeju City

City in Jeju, South Korea

Overview

Jeju City is the lively gateway to Jeju Island, blending coastal beauty with traditional Korean culture and modern amenities. It offers a unique mix of historic sites, busy markets, and easy access to stunning nature. A perfect base for exploring volcanic landscapes and pristine beaches.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
South Korea
Special Self Governing Province
Jeju
Population
488,844
Time Zone
Asia/Seoul
Coordinates
33.51°, 126.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,362
Local Cost
$720
Local Income
$1,700
Cashless
80
English
35
Temperature
16.2°C
Summer Avg
24.1°C
Winter Avg
8.3°C
Record High
31.1°C
Record Low
-1.8°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1580 mm
Internet Speed
212 Mbps
Upload
122 Mbps
Latency
47 ms
City Vibrancy
55
Coworking
0
Cafes
34
Nightlife
8
Parks
13
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CJU
Distance
3 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 74 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 85/100.