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Cities/Busan

Busan

South Korea

South Korea's coastal second city with stunning beaches, fresh seafood markets, colorful hillside villages, and a more relaxed pace than Seoul.

Population: 3.4M
Avg Income: $ 37K/yr
Avg. Temp: 14°C
Area: 770 km²
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26
Very Affordable

#176 of 250

48% below average

Est. Monthly Cost

$ 999

Based on NYC = 100 index


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Cost Breakdown

Monthly average costs by category

Housing

$ 380

per month

Food & Groceries

$ 104

per month

Restaurants

$ 185

per month

Transportation

$ 93

per month

Utilities

$ 134

per month

Entertainment

$ 76

per month

Healthcare

$ 7

per month

Clothing

$ 21

per month