Cost of living in Busan
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.45
₩9,253
|
$5.73
-
$8.59
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.91
₩8,482
|
$5.37
-
$6.52
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.84
₩2,634
|
$0.93
-
$2.51
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.25
₩1,799
|
$0.72
-
$2.15
|
Busan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.58
₩5,140
|
$1.79
-
$5.01
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.10
₩7,325
|
$3.58
-
$7.16
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.49
₩12,183
|
$6.78
-
$9.49
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.20
₩4,599
|
$2.01
-
$4.30
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.64
₩5,223
|
$1.95
-
$5.20
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.74
₩5,363
|
$0.97
-
$5.52
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.41
₩2,024
|
$1.30
-
$1.62
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.27
₩4,690
|
$2.44
-
$3.90
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.33
₩3,339
|
$0.97
-
$3.25
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.27
₩3,264
|
$0.97
-
$3.25
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.50
₩2,157
|
$0.58
-
$2.27
|
Busan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.38
₩6,293
|
$4.20
-
$4.47
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$42.97
₩61,684
|
$42.97
-
$71.62
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,023.07
₩38,790,260
|
$27,023.07
-
$27,023.07
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$10.31
₩14,804
|
$8.45
-
$18.41
|
Busan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$16.11
₩23,132
|
$10.38
-
$32.23
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$471.50
₩676,815
|
$358.10
-
$572.96
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$286.48
₩411,230
|
$214.86
-
$358.10
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$85.90
₩123,298
|
$52.03
-
$219.07
|
Busan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$477.47
₩685,383
|
$214.86
-
$931.06
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$13,786.91
₩19,790,424
|
$13,249.76
-
$14,324.07
|
Busan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.58
₩5,140
|
$3.58
-
$4.30
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.82
₩5,487
|
$2.15
-
$4.66
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.22
₩4,626
|
$3.22
-
$3.58
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.13
₩71,965
|
$42.97
-
$57.30
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.10
₩15,935
|
$10.03
-
$14.32
|
Busan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$100.27
₩143,930
|
$57.30
-
$107.43
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.46
₩92,527
|
$57.30
-
$71.62
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.24
₩129,537
|
$57.30
-
$107.43
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.59
₩164,492
|
$57.30
-
$143.24
|
Busan - Cost of clothing
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