Cost of Living in Busan
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Busan, South Korea.
Overall, the cost of living in Busan is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 38 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)48
Groceries index41
Dining out index39
Transport index29
Utilities index35
Median annual salary$34,453
Minimum wage$6.99/hr
Est. monthly childcare$479
Est. monthly healthcare premium$96
YoY inflation2.6%
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