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About Busan

Busan, South Korea 🇰🇷🌊 is a vibrant coastal city with fast internet, great cafés, and a lower cost of living than Seoul. Digital nomads enjoy beachside neighborhoods, efficient public transit, and a strong food scene. It’s a solid base for work-life balance, though summers can be humid and Korean language skills help outside tourist areas.

Through the year

Best in June (69) · now 67
-10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 31 mm Feb: 50 mm Mar: 98 mm Apr: 114 mm May: 138 mm Jun: 197 mm Jul: 240 mm Aug: 237 mm Sep: 201 mm Oct: 92 mm Nov: 50 mm Dec: 29 mm Jan: 7°C / -3°C Feb: 9°C / -1°C Mar: 14°C / 4°C Apr: 19°C / 9°C May: 22°C / 13°C Jun: 26°C / 18°C Jul: 30°C / 23°C Aug: 30°C / 24°C Sep: 27°C / 20°C Oct: 21°C / 13°C Nov: 16°C / 5°C Dec: 8°C / -2°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 6.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 4.7
Internet Speed 9.4
Safety 9.0
Weather 7.5
Accommodation Cost 6.0
Female Friendly 7.8
Nomad Friendly 7.0
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Busan
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $433.09 per month
Coworking Space $166.57 per month
Coffee $3.33 per cup
Beer $3.33 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.00 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $43.31 per month
Mobile Plan $36.65 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $19.99 per month

Other cities in South Korea

Other cities in South Korea
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Seoul $2,720 7.4 Compare
2 Incheon $2,292 6.9 Compare
3 Daegu $2,275 6.7 Compare
4 Suwon $2,299 6.7 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Tongyeong KR South Korea $1,766 6.2 Compare
2 Gyeongju KR South Korea $2,295 6.2 Compare
3 Ulsan KR South Korea $2,305 6.2 Compare
4 Changwon KR South Korea $2,162 6.4 Compare

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