Cost of Living Comparison Between Seoul and Busan 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Busan is 12.2% lower than in Seoul (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Busan is 24.7% lower than in Seoul | |
| Rent Prices in Busan are 58.6% lower than in Seoul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Busan are 18.0% lower than in Seoul | |
| Groceries Prices in Busan are 15.1% lower than in Seoul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Busan is 9.6% higher than in Seoul | |
Restaurants | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 10,096.00 ₩ | 9,000.00 ₩ | -10.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 70,000.00 ₩ | 47,500.00 ₩ | -32.1 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8,000.00 ₩ | 7,500.00 ₩ | -6.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5,000.00 ₩ | 4,000.00 ₩ | -20.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7,000.00 ₩ | 7,000.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5,233.30 ₩ | 4,928.57 ₩ | -5.8 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2,055.05 ₩ | 1,775.00 ₩ | -13.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1,085.66 ₩ | 1,187.50 ₩ | +9.4 % |
Markets | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 11,055.54 ₩ | 10,599.16 ₩ | -4.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3,799.63 ₩ | 3,968.94 ₩ | +4.5 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2,093.61 ₩ | 2,041.17 ₩ | -2.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4,488.38 ₩ | 4,185.00 ₩ | -6.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7,345.92 ₩ | 7,144.09 ₩ | -2.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6,540.89 ₩ | 4,082.34 ₩ | -37.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 24,752.93 ₩ | 17,009.73 ₩ | -31.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 4,256.70 ₩ | 4,263.77 ₩ | +0.2 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 2,203.01 ₩ | 1,837.05 ₩ | -16.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3,503.88 ₩ | 3,748.79 ₩ | +7.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3,680.78 ₩ | 2,794.13 ₩ | -24.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2,594.51 ₩ | 2,948.35 ₩ | +13.6 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1,963.43 ₩ | 1,700.97 ₩ | -13.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3,295.45 ₩ | 2,500.00 ₩ | -24.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1,538.29 ₩ | 1,300.00 ₩ | -15.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 25,000.00 ₩ | 17,500.00 ₩ | -30.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3,372.91 ₩ | 2,216.67 ₩ | -34.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3,947.78 ₩ | 3,900.00 ₩ | -1.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 4,500.00 ₩ | 4,500.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,450.00 ₩ | 1,400.00 ₩ | -3.4 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 61,550.00 ₩ | 60,000.00 ₩ | -2.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 4,800.00 ₩ | 4,800.00 ₩ | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1,609.34 ₩ | 1,931.21 ₩ | +20.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 12,000.00 ₩ | 22,500.00 ₩ | +87.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 6,368.26 ₩ | 6,115.07 ₩ | -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) | 33,882,031.25 ₩ | 34,000,000.00 ₩ | +0.3 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 246,903.20 ₩ | 202,666.67 ₩ | -17.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 56,693.18 ₩ | 69,000.00 ₩ | +21.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 31,609.84 ₩ | 28,833.33 ₩ | -8.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 75,536.94 ₩ | 63,333.33 ₩ | -16.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 26,542.50 ₩ | 16,333.33 ₩ | -38.5 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 15,000.00 ₩ | 13,000.00 ₩ | -13.3 % |
Childcare | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 504,923.08 ₩ | 733,333.33 ₩ | +45.2 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 27,630,769.23 ₩ | 19,250,000.00 ₩ | -30.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 82,325.73 ₩ | 123,333.33 ₩ | +49.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 60,324.53 ₩ | 66,666.67 ₩ | +10.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 120,166.67 ₩ | 101,666.67 ₩ | -15.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 170,373.00 ₩ | 143,333.33 ₩ | -15.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,170,661.01 ₩ | 557,142.86 ₩ | -52.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 716,666.67 ₩ | 366,666.67 ₩ | -48.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,611,260.70 ₩ | 1,287,500.00 ₩ | -64.3 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,962,678.71 ₩ | 875,000.00 ₩ | -55.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,361,810.89 ₩ | 996,344.54 ₩ | -57.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 1,352,088.88 ₩ | 914,820.79 ₩ | -32.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Seoul Edit |
Busan Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,002,309.41 ₩ | 3,304,030.95 ₩ | -17.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.12 | 4.61 | -10.0 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 224 | 27 |
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