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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 68
-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

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 Daejeon $1,976 6.7 Compare
4 Daegu $2,275 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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