Busan travel budget

Busan: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Busan

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 47 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1199* (1665370 ₩)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 74 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 10.5 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 2322* (3224424 ₩)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 111 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 40 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 25 per person

Total budget:

$ 3844* (5338004 ₩)

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



Cost of living in Busan compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Busan in 2025 is 14% 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 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Busan by expense type

Restaurant budget in Busan

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Busan is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Busan (compared to United States)2222414113136.66.67.17.120206.66.644United StatesBusanLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer02468101214161820222426283032343638404244
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.1/person
($ 6.3 to $ 10.3)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 16 to $ 40)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 6 to $ 7.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4 for 500ml
($ 2 to $ 4.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 5.5)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 2.3 to $ 5.2)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.4/bottle
($ 0.8 to $ 2.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Busan

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Busan is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Busan (compared to United States)168168248248348348178178256256707078781431437373154154United StatesBusan2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 50 to $ 279)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 24 to $ 524)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 32 to $ 454)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 143/night
($ 53 to $ 629)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 348
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 215/night
($ 99 to $ 535)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 568
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 73/month
($ 25 to $ 332)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 119/month
($ 25 to $ 669)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 265
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 175/month
($ 43 to $ 613)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 154/month
($ 66 to $ 345)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 256
Family room
Family room
$ 155/month
($ 43 to $ 745)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Busan

On average, the price of supermarket food in Busan is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.5/litre
($ 2 to $ 2.8)

117% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 4/500g
($ 2 to $ 5.5)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2 to $ 4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.2 to $ 4.8)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.9/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 13)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 9.1/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 14)

59% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.7/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 8)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 8)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.4 to $ 2)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Busan

On average, the price of transport in Busan is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Busan (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91181811.31.30.90.91.31.3100100United StatesBusanBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095100105
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.3)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.8 to $ 1.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.3)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.9
($ 3 to $ 5.2)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 100/24hrs
($ 47 to $ 533)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Busan

On average, budget for leisure activities in Busan is 28% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 13/ticket
($ 12 to $ 16)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 15/hr
($ 7.1 to $ 12)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Busan

On average, shopping budget in Busan is 27% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.6/pack
($ 3.6 to $ 4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 112
($ 65 to $ 120)

94% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 72
($ 65 to $ 80)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Busan
Sydney → Busan
Sydney → Busan
$ 850
(fair price: $ 676)
Melbourne → Busan
Melbourne → Busan
Melbourne → Busan
$ 843
(fair price: $ 674)
London → Busan
London → Busan
London → Busan
$ 1100
(fair price: $ 799)
Los Angeles → Busan
Los Angeles  → Busan
Los Angeles  → Busan
$ 1245
(fair price: $ 994)
New York City → Busan
New York City → Busan
New York City → Busan
$ 1562
(fair price: $ 1145)
Auckland → Busan
Auckland → Busan
Auckland → Busan
$ 1123
(fair price: $ 849)

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About this information on the cost of living in Busan

The information about the cost of living in Busan shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Busan was updated on 28-03-2025.

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