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Living in 청주시

청주시 is a city in South Korea. For 청주시, the unemployment rate was 1.9% at the end of 2025. 청주시 had a population of 859,571 in June 2026. The annual mean temperature estimate was 13.1°C at the end of 2024. The city covered 940.8 km² in 2020. Population density was 908.3 people per km² in 2024.

Which South Korea-wide rules apply when you move to 청주시?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in South KoreaNational rates and thresholds that apply in 청주시.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for 청주시. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
청주시 recurring monthly costs, € per month€218Private kindergarten€128Utilities, 85 m² flat€73Transport pass€61Fitness club€17Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly60.94 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited17.41 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly217.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant5.81 EUR31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Monthly transport pass72.55 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home128.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2022Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v212Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in 청주시?

The unemployment rate is 1.9 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2

Unemployment across cities in South KoreaUnemployment in 청주시 is 1.9%. Of 218 cities with data, 34 have unemployment of 0.5 to under 1%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in South Korea per band13 cities: 0% to under 0.5%130–0.534 cities: 0.5% to under 1%340.5–116 cities: 1% to under 1.5%161–1.520 cities: 1.5% to under 2%201.5–2청주시 1.9%15 cities: 2% to under 2.5%152–2.527 cities: 2.5% to under 3%272.5–327 cities: 3% to under 3.5%273–3.532 cities: 3.5% to under 4%323.5–418 cities: 4% to under 4.5%184–4.511 cities: 4.5% to under 5%114.5–53 cities: 5% to under 5.5%35–5.52 cities: 5.5% to under 6%25.5–6

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate1.9 %country median 2.7%31 Dec 20252025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to 청주시. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Work24 public employment service — Public employment service

Ministry of Employment and Labor, Republic of Korea

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in 청주시. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
School Count0 schools21 Jul 2026Schoolinfo official open-data callback response10Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Doctors per 1,000 residents2.7 per 1,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 20243Official
Hospital Beds Per 100k1,190 beds per 100,00031 Dec 2024KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 20244Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in 청주시 under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Doctors per 1,000 residents2.7 per 1,000Verified 2026-07-22
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for 청주시. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Early Adaptation Program — Newcomer Adaptation

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For newly arrived foreign residents, international students, workers, marriage migrants.

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Social Integration Program (KIIP) — Integration course

Ministry of Justice / Korea Immigration Service

For foreign residents in Korea, people within three years of naturalization.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in 청주시.

Climate and air quality

The annual precipitation estimate was 1,470.2 mm at the end of 2024. Annual PM2.5 was 17 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in 청주시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 17 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
청주시 average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
청주시 average monthly precipitation, mm0751502253002129437683140294274142584727JFMAMJJASONDmm
Sunshine through the yearAverage monthly sunshine, hours
청주시 average monthly sunshine, hours060120180240167177208220239197150173176204161161JFMAMJJASONDhours
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
청주시 annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit52517.0PM2.5154031.0PM10µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in South KoreaAnnual PM2.5 in 청주시 is 17.0 µg/m³. Of 234 cities with data, 46 have annual PM2.5 of 17 to under 18 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in South Korea per band3 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³39–105 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³510–116 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³611–1217 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³1712–1332 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³3213–1425 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³2514–1527 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³2715–1624 cities: 16 µg/m³ to under 17 µg/m³2416–1746 cities: 17 µg/m³ to under 18 µg/m³4617–18청주시 17.028 cities: 18 µg/m³ to under 19 µg/m³2818–199 cities: 19 µg/m³ to under 20 µg/m³919–207 cities: 20 µg/m³ to under 21 µg/m³720–214 cities: 21 µg/m³ to under 22 µg/m³421–221 city: 22 µg/m³ to under 23 µg/m³122–23

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM10 — annual mean31 µg/m³country median 30.031 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
PM2.5 — annual mean17 µg/m³country median 16.031 Dec 20242024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations1Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.4 · Feb 6.4 · Mar 12.5 · Apr 19.6 · May 24.8 · Jun 28.2 · Jul 30 · Aug 30.6 · Sep 26.4 · Oct 20.7 · Nov 13 · Dec 5.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.8 · Feb -3.8 · Mar 1 · Apr 7 · May 13.1 · Jun 18.4 · Jul 22.4 · Aug 22.6 · Sep 17 · Oct 9.4 · Nov 2.6 · Dec -3.7 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.5 · Feb 1 · Mar 6.4 · Apr 13 · May 18.7 · Jun 23 · Jul 25.8 · Aug 26.2 · Sep 21.3 · Oct 14.6 · Nov 7.4 · Dec 0.6 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 20.6 · Feb 29 · Mar 42.9 · Apr 75.5 · May 82.8 · Jun 140 · Jul 293.8 · Aug 274.2 · Sep 142.3 · Oct 58 · Nov 46.6 · Dec 26.7 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Average sunshine by monthJan 166.9 · Feb 176.9 · Mar 207.6 · Apr 220 · May 238.8 · Jun 196.5 · Jul 150.1 · Aug 173.1 · Sep 176.4 · Oct 204.1 · Nov 160.6 · Dec 161 hours1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv11Official · nearest-station reading
Annual mean temperature13.07 °C31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context
Precipitation Annual Mm1,470 mm31 Dec 2024NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context

Cities of a similar size in South Korea

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All South Korea cities
성남시902,344 residents부천시755,453 residents창원시(통합)986,273 residents화성시998,746 residents남양주시727,440 residents고양시1,057,438 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in 청주시?

The published population was 859,571 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
청주시 residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.5%Foreign residents 2.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area940.8 km²2020Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name.8Official
Foreign residents21,312 people31 Mar 2026Registered foreigners by local government, March 20269Official
Population density908.3 people/km²31 Dec 2024Exact si-gun-gu density derived from archived official MOIS/KOSIS resident population and exact official KOSIS area row.8Official
Population Female424,583 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population Male434,988 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official
Population859,571 people30 Jun 2026MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 20265Official

Is 청주시 a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 55–73%
Student40%strong on legal route, weak on safety · range 31–49%
Family47%strong on family, weak on safety · range 37–57%
Retirement45%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–56%
Foreign residents21,312 people31 Mar 2026Official source · Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026
Population859,571 people30 Jun 2026Official source · MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026
Unemployment rate1.9 %31 Dec 2025Official source · 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators
PM10 — annual mean31 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
PM2.5 — annual mean17 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations
Annual mean temperature13.07 °C31 Dec 2024Official source · NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-07-31

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Households414,596 households30 Jun 2026MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 20266Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in 청주시?

The published population was 859,571 people in June 2026. Source: MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026.

Is the air quality good in 청주시?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 17 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations.

What is the unemployment rate in 청주시?

The unemployment rate is 1.9 % (2025). Source: 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators.

How many foreign residents live in 청주시?

21,312 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026.

How much is public transport in 청주시?

A monthly transport pass is 72.55 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2.

Is 청주시 a good place to live?

청주시 may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). 청주시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/cheongjusi/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {청주시, South Korea: cost of living, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/kr/cheongjusi/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. 2024 Air Environment Annual Report — Appendix 1.3 city annual concentrations 2024 Air Environment Annual Report · airkorea.or.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  2. 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey — municipal key employment indicators 2025 H2 Local Area Labour Force Survey · korea.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  3. KOSIS e-RegionIndex doctors per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  4. KOSIS e-RegionIndex hospital beds per 1,000, 2024 kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  5. MOIS resident registration population by si/gun/gu, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  6. MOIS resident-registration population, sex and household counts by administrative area, June 2026 jumin.mois.go.kr · checked 2026-07-22
  7. NASA POWER 2024 daily point climate observation for South Korea municipalities power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-07-22
  8. Official KOSIS visual statistics, Korea City Statistics, regional area; joined to the archived MOIS/KOSIS si-gun-gu code and name. kosis.kr · checked 2026-07-15
  9. Registered foreigners by local government, March 2026 immigration.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
  10. Schoolinfo official open-data callback response schoolinfo.go.kr · checked 2026-07-21
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  1. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station Cheongju_47131.csv WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  2. Global Cost of Living — Kaggle snapshot v2 Global Cost of Living · kaggle.com · checked 2026-07-27

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