Busan
metropolitan city of South Korea
Live & travel in Busan
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: May 27, 2025
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 78%
Embassies & consulates in Busan
8 missions from 7 countries
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Busan
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Busan
- Leegane TteokbokkiBudget
48, Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu
- Lee Jae-mo PizzaBudget
1208-18, Choryang-dong, Dong-gu
- Subyeon Choe-go Pork Soup, Millak Main BranchBudget
Gwang-anhaebyeon-ro 370beon-gil, Suyeong-gu
- Busan Etteun Godeungeo – Haeundae Main BranchMid-range
2F, 52 Dalmaji-gil
- Lee Jae Mo Pizza, BusanMid-range
31 Gwangbokjungang-ro, Jung-gu
- KkangdwaehuMid-range
57 Bupyeong 1-gil, Jung-gu
- Donghwa Chinese RestaurantMid-range
73-8 Bosu-dong 2(i)-ga, Jung-gu
- Hongudan Nampo branchMid-range
Jung-gu, Gudeok-ro 34beon-gil, 5, 2
- Dolswe Wood-fired grillingMid-range
19-1 Haegwan-ro, Jung-gu
- Happy Salad ClubBudget
54-14 Jwadongsunhwan-ro 8beon-gil, Jung-dong
- Miryang Sundae Gukbap
Oncheonjang-ro, Dongnae-gu
- Hapcheon Dwaeji Gukbap
Jungang-daero, Dongnae-gu
- Thursday Party PNU
26-1 Geumjeong-ro 20beon-gil, Geumjeong-gu, Busan
- Thursday Party
Bujeon-dong 168-126
- Sasang Makgeolli Alley
Gwangjang-ro 21beon-gil, Sasang-gu
- Songdo Cafe Street
Songdohaebyeon-ro, Seo-gu
- Dadaepo Sunset Pub
12-14, Dadaeporo 518beon-gil, Saha-gu
- Sasang Hoega-bar
29-1, Gwangjang-ro 21beon-gil, Sasang-gu
- Gamcheon Culture Cafe Rooftop
203, Gamnae 2-ro, Saha-gu
- Gudeok Traditional Tea House
12-5, Gudeok-ro 241beon-gil, Seo-gu
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Busan · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Busan?
The travel guide to Busan lists Leegane Tteokbokki, Lee Jae-mo Pizza, Subyeon Choe-go Pork Soup, Millak Main Branch, Busan Etteun Godeungeo – Haeundae Main Branch, and Lee Jae Mo Pizza, Busan.
Is Busan safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates South Korea at Level 1. The national intentional-homicide rate is 0.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Busan?
Roughly $2,800 per month for a remote worker, based on South Korea price levels (62% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Busan in November?
In November Busan averages a high of 22°C, a low of 5°C and about 54 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Busan?
8 diplomatic missions, including China (Consulate General), China (Embassy), India (Consulate General), Japan (Consulate General), Mongolia (Consulate General), and Russia (Consulate General).
Cities in South Korea
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.