Cost of living
Busan (Korea, South) compared to Gyeonggi Province
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Overview comparison
Busan (Korea, South)Gyeonggi Province
Consumer prices in Gyeonggi Province are roughly 34% higher than in Busan (Korea, South).
Cost of living
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 924 | 903 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,763 | 2,698 |
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| Without rent one person | 630 | 616 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,565 | 1,423 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 444.99 | 436.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 808.67 | 1,002.46 |
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| Food person | 501 | 382 |
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| Food family | 1,030 | 979 |
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| Transport person | 130.48 | 84.57 |
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| Transport family | 459.45 | 197.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.31 years | 80.64 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.23 | 6.84 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 39.81 | 32.56 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.16 | 5.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.08 | 3.23 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.2 | 4.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.82 | 1.19 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 357.21 | 338.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 260.4 | 279.86 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,016.6 | 1,288.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 747.08 | 703.79 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 86.48 | 65.84 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 117.85 | 134.38 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 16.88 | 20.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.04 | 3.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 7,256 | 10,445 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 8,369 | 6,651 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.27 | 0.94 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 43.98% | 41.46% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.17 | 7.16 |
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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) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.22 | 1.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.54 | 2.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.8 | 2.29 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.66 | 12.47 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.11 | 4.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 24.92 | 15.74 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.35 | 3.58 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Busan (Korea, South) | Gyeonggi Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.84 | 29.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.11 | 11.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 22.67 | 22.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.14 | 6.27 |
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| Brand Jeans | 76.05 | 58.42 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.2 | 58.77 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 624.35 | 241.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 11,797 | 32,286 |
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