Busan, South Korea 🇰🇷
#795
,
Nomad Score:
64%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$450.00
$1,200.00
$50.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Busan |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$120.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$35.00
$60.00
$3.00
|
Daily cost for prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$250.00
$450.00
$10.00
|
Daily cost if self-catering occasionally |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$50.00
$80.00
$4.00
|
Daily cost using public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$100.00
$600.00
$25.00
|
Daily cost eating mostly at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$40.00
$150.00
$8.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and sightseeing |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$70.00
$200.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$30.00
$0.00
|
Monthly average for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$1,120.00
$2,950.00
$105.00
|
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)
$450.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.00
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup