Cost of living
Busan (Korea, South) compared to Changwon
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Overview comparison
Busan (Korea, South)Changwon
Consumer prices in Changwon are roughly 2% higher than in Busan (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| Total with rent one person | 924 | 1,045 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,763 | 2,443 |
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| Without rent one person | 630 | 512 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,565 | 2,207 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 444.99 | 402.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 808.67 | 727.25 |
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| Food person | 501 | 362 |
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| Food family | 1,030 | 1,196 |
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| Transport person | 130.48 | 89.93 |
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| Transport family | 459.45 | 213.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.31 years | 59.54 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.23 | 7.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.81 | 25.05 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.16 | 5.67 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 | 2.86 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.2 | 3.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.44 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.21 | 988.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.4 | 300.63 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,016.6 | 1,363.59 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 747.08 | 318.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.48 | 79.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.85 | 102.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.88 | 18.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.04 | 3.2 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,256 | 6,146 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,369 | 6,953 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 1.24 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.98% | 49.68% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.17 | 9.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 1.15 |
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Groceries
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.22 | 1.55 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.54 | 2.09 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.8 | 2.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.66 | 14.63 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 8.13 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.92 | 20.27 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 4.69 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 1.12 |
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Other
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Changwon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.84 | 53.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.11 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.67 | 13.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.14 | 9.41 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.05 | 61.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.2 | 73.29 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 624.35 | 292.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,797 | 15,921 |
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