Moving to Maine from South Korea
What to Expect
Considering a move from South Korea to Maine? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from South Korea to Maine, you would find that Maine is 97.8% more expensive than South Korea overall. A ₩114,600,750 salary in South Korea would need to be roughly $99,008 in Maine to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Augusta averages 77°F vs 63°F in Seoul, making it significantly warmer.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between South Korea and Maine.
What does your salary buy?
₩114,600,750 → $99,008
To maintain the same standard of living in Maine
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 1.9% less
Transportation
pay 20.3% more
Housing
pay 2.8 times more
Childcare
pay 3.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 76.9% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from South Korea to Maine.
people moved from South Korea to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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South Korea
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Maine compared to South Korea.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
South Korea performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
South Korea performs better than Maine across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Maine generally does better on employment & economy, though South Korea leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
South Korea performs better than Maine across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Seoul | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 43°/28°F (6°/-2°C) | 63°/37°F (17°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/56°F (23°/13°C) | 84°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/70°F (28°/21°C) | 91°/67°F (33°/20°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/38°F (12°/4°C) | 69°/42°F (21°/6°C) |
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| Month | Seoul | Augusta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/22°F (2.1°/-5.5°C) | 58°/33°F (14.4°/0.4°C) |
| Feb | 41°/26°F (5.1°/-3.2°C) | 62°/36°F (16.8°/2.2°C) |
| Mar | 52°/35°F (11.0°/1.9°C) | 70°/42°F (21.1°/5.6°C) |
| Apr | 64°/46°F (17.9°/8.0°C) | 77°/48°F (25.2°/8.9°C) |
| May | 74°/56°F (23.6°/13.5°C) | 85°/57°F (29.4°/14.1°C) |
| Jun | 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.7°C) | 91°/66°F (32.8°/19.0°C) |
| Jul | 84°/72°F (29.0°/22.3°C) | 93°/70°F (34.1°/21.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/73°F (30.0°/22.9°C) | 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) |
| Sep | 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.7°C) | 87°/63°F (30.4°/17.0°C) |
| Oct | 68°/51°F (20.2°/10.6°C) | 78°/51°F (25.4°/10.6°C) |
| Nov | 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.5°C) | 69°/41°F (20.6°/5.2°C) |
| Dec | 40°/26°F (4.2°/-3.4°C) | 60°/35°F (15.6°/1.4°C) |
Data:
Korea Meteorological Administration,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between South Korea and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
South Korea passport holder visiting United States
Electronic Travel Authorisation
United States passport holder visiting South Korea
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Maine than South Korea?
On average Maine is around 32% pricier than South Korea, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Maine?
Budget about $24,752 for 3 months in Maine (based on a ₩114,600,750 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Maine?
From major Maine cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in South Korea and Maine are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Maine compared to South Korea?
South Korea performs better than Maine across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Maine compared to South Korea?
The average high temperature in Augusta is 77°F, compared to 63°F in Seoul. Augusta receives around 43.6 in of rainfall per year, while Seoul gets 55.8 in.
What language do they speak in Maine?
The official language in Maine is English. In South Korea, the official language is Korean.
