Cost of Living Comparison Between Busan and Seoul 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Seoul is 13.4% higher than in Busan (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Seoul is 32.4% higher than in Busan | |
| Rent Prices in Seoul are 141.7% higher than in Busan | |
| Restaurant Prices in Seoul are 23.5% higher than in Busan | |
| Groceries Prices in Seoul are 16.7% higher than in Busan | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Seoul is 6.9% lower than in Busan | |
Restaurants | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 9,000.00 ₩ | 10,500.00 ₩ | +16.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 47,500.00 ₩ | 70,000.00 ₩ | +47.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 7,500.00 ₩ | 8,200.00 ₩ | +9.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 4,000.00 ₩ | 5,000.00 ₩ | +25.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7,000.00 ₩ | 7,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4,928.57 ₩ | 5,245.40 ₩ | +6.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1,775.00 ₩ | 2,082.81 ₩ | +17.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,187.50 ₩ | 1,106.00 ₩ | -6.9 % |
Markets | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 10,599.16 ₩ | 11,058.54 ₩ | +4.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,968.94 ₩ | 3,803.45 ₩ | -4.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,041.17 ₩ | 2,056.03 ₩ | +0.7 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,185.00 ₩ | 4,392.94 ₩ | +5.0 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7,144.09 ₩ | 7,367.24 ₩ | +3.1 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4,082.34 ₩ | 6,489.30 ₩ | +59.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 17,009.73 ₩ | 24,254.88 ₩ | +42.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,263.77 ₩ | 4,244.56 ₩ | -0.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1,837.05 ₩ | 2,173.30 ₩ | +18.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,748.79 ₩ | 3,461.24 ₩ | -7.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2,794.13 ₩ | 3,631.05 ₩ | +30.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2,948.35 ₩ | 2,604.25 ₩ | -11.7 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,700.97 ₩ | 1,939.58 ₩ | +14.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2,500.00 ₩ | 3,309.85 ₩ | +32.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,300.00 ₩ | 1,537.64 ₩ | +18.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17,500.00 ₩ | 25,000.00 ₩ | +42.9 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2,216.67 ₩ | 3,410.88 ₩ | +53.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,900.00 ₩ | 3,995.69 ₩ | +2.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,400.00 ₩ | 1,450.00 ₩ | +3.6 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60,000.00 ₩ | 61,500.00 ₩ | +2.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,800.00 ₩ | 4,800.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,931.21 ₩ | 1,609.34 ₩ | -16.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 22,500.00 ₩ | 12,000.00 ₩ | -46.7 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,115.07 ₩ | 6,359.53 ₩ | +4.0 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 37,731,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 34,000,000.00 ₩ | 34,450,892.86 ₩ | +1.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 202,666.67 ₩ | 245,357.30 ₩ | +21.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 69,000.00 ₩ | 56,773.81 ₩ | -17.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 28,833.33 ₩ | 31,908.38 ₩ | +10.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 63,333.33 ₩ | 71,439.39 ₩ | +12.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 16,333.33 ₩ | 30,542.50 ₩ | +87.0 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13,000.00 ₩ | 15,000.00 ₩ | +15.4 % |
Childcare | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 733,333.33 ₩ | 517,833.33 ₩ | -29.4 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 19,250,000.00 ₩ | 28,266,666.67 ₩ | +46.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 123,333.33 ₩ | 79,371.18 ₩ | -35.6 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 66,666.67 ₩ | 58,120.33 ₩ | -12.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 101,666.67 ₩ | 117,565.22 ₩ | +15.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 143,333.33 ₩ | 168,630.24 ₩ | +17.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 557,142.86 ₩ | 1,170,389.59 ₩ | +110.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 366,666.67 ₩ | 716,666.67 ₩ | +95.5 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,287,500.00 ₩ | 3,610,278.88 ₩ | +180.4 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 875,000.00 ₩ | 1,962,012.23 ₩ | +124.2 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 991,590.44 ₩ | 2,360,315.03 ₩ | +138.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 907,588.68 ₩ | 1,351,436.92 ₩ | +48.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Busan Edit |
Seoul Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,298,256.38 ₩ | 4,066,938.91 ₩ | +23.3 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 4.61 | 5.08 | +10.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 27 | 224 |
Moving to Busan? Explore:
Moving to Seoul? Explore:
Cities near Busan: | Cost of Living in Ulsan | 33.89 miles |
| Cost of Living in Geoje | 45.61 miles |
| Cost of Living in Daegu | 67.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pohang | 81.12 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gumi | 96.90 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yeosu | 121.88 miles |
| Cost of Living in Daejeon | 162.57 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jeonju | 174.00 miles |
| Cost of Living in Pyeongtaek | 209.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suwon | 228.19 miles |
Cities near Seoul: | Cost of Living in Bucheon | 14.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Anyang | 16.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Seongnam | 17.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Uijeongbu | 17.54 miles |
| Cost of Living in Incheon | 19.09 miles |
| Cost of Living in Ilsan | 19.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gimpo | 19.16 miles |
| Cost of Living in Gunpo | 19.35 miles |
| Cost of Living in Suji-gu | 20.07 miles |
| Cost of Living in Yangju-si | 20.74 miles |