Busan, South Korea 🇰🇷
Nomad Score:
69%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$400.00
$1.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$30.00
$50.00
$10.00
|
Per day for mobile data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$400.00
$15.00
|
Per day for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Per day for public transport |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$300.00
$25.00
|
Per day for dining at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$50.00
$150.00
$20.00
|
Per day for leisure activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$50.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Typically not needed for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Typically not needed for tourists |
| Total |
$1,130.00
$1,451.00
$130.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$550.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$250.00
Prices vary based on location and amenities offered.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Average price for craft beer in a bar.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$6.00
Typical price at a local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$7.50
Standard fast food chains in the area.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Prices may vary by season and market.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.00
Standard loaf from a grocery store.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.50
Regular prices at supermarkets.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Common staple, prices fluctuate slightly.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$7.00
Varies by quality and store.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$12.00
Prices vary based on cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Average price for a decent bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.00
Initial charge for a taxi ride.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.00
Distance charge after initial start.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Covers buses and subways throughout the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.30
Current average price per liter.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$30.00
Standard plan with data.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$35.00
Typical pricing for broadband.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$40.00
Prices can vary by facility.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$15.00
Hourly rate for renting a court.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$10.00
Standard price for a movie ticket.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$50.00
Average price for a decent pair.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$40.00
Typical price, varies by brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Prices vary by brand and quality.
per pair