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Busan travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Busan

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Busan for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Busan compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Busan in 2024 is 25% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Busan in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Busan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Busan

Lunch

$ 6.7/person
($ 5.2 to $ 7.3)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 12 to $ 38)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5.5/person
($ 5.2 to $ 5.9)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3.7)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.9 for 330ml
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

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19% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.7/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4.4)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.3/can
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.9/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Busan

1-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 23 to $ 314)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168

2-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 23 to $ 547)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 158

3-star hotel

$ 77/night
($ 30 to $ 468)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 138/night
($ 52 to $ 529)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 307

5-star hotel

$ 208/night
($ 97 to $ 527)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 88/month
($ 25 to $ 354)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Room with kitchen

$ 112/month
($ 27 to $ 563)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 242

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 167/month
($ 38 to $ 507)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213

Cottage or guest house

$ 65/month
($ 23 to $ 306)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Family room

$ 163/month
($ 45 to $ 702)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 216

Supermarket food budget in Busan

Milk

$ 2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.3)

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95% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.8 to $ 5.2)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 3.3/kg
($ 2 to $ 3.7)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 4.3)

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16% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 6.7/kg
($ 4.4 to $ 12)

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45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 6.9/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 13)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7.3)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 4.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 7.3)

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60% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.4 to $ 1.5)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Busan

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 1.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.9/km
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.6
($ 2.6 to $ 4.7)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 55/24hrs
($ 50 to $ 62)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 55

Leisure activity budget in Busan

Cinema

$ 9.6/ticket
($ 8.8 to $ 11)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 13/hr
($ 6.7 to $ 7.3)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Busan

Cigarettes

$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 3.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 92
($ 52 to $ 111)

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72% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 50
($ 31 to $ 60)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Busan

$ 825
(fair price: $ 660)

Melbourne → Busan

$ 821
(fair price: $ 654)

London → Busan

$ 1048
(fair price: $ 778)

Los Angeles → Busan

$ 1151
(fair price: $ 899)

New York City → Busan

$ 1446
(fair price: $ 1009)

Toronto → Busan

$ 1552
(fair price: $ 1091)

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