Cost of Living in Busan, South Korea
South Korea · East Asia
Monthly budget from $900 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$900
/mo
Standard
$1,760
/mo
Comfort
$3,440
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $450 | $260 | $70 | $120 | $900/mo |
| Standard | $900 | $480 | $130 | $250 | $1,760/mo |
| Comfort | $1,900 | $800 | $240 | $500 | $3,440/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Beach city with fresh seafood, film festivals, and a more relaxed pace than Seoul
Internet: 220 Mbps
Safety: 4.7/5
Nomad score: 4.2/5