Travel budget and cost of living in Changwon (South Korea) how much does a trip cost?

Changwon travel budget

Changwon: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Changwon

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

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

Cost of living in Changwon compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in Changwon in 2024 is 29% 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 Changwon in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Changwon by expense type

Restaurant budget in Changwon

Lunch

$ 6.3/person
($ 5.5 to $ 9.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 8.9 to $ 28)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 4.2 to $ 5.7)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 2.9 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3.9 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 5.7)

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12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)

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44% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.8/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Changwon

1-star hotel

$ 60/night
($ 24 to $ 297)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 22 to $ 477)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 70/night
($ 27 to $ 365)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 116/night
($ 43 to $ 515)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 67 to $ 461)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 60/month
($ 23 to $ 314)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 104/month
($ 23 to $ 538)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 151/month
($ 35 to $ 532)

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26% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 59/month
($ 27 to $ 264)

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73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 108/month
($ 38 to $ 418)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Changwon

Milk

$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 2.1)

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82% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 2.2/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 5.7)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.3)

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31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 8.5)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 9.2/kg
($ 7.1 to $ 11)

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78% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 7.5/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 15)

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57% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 5/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 5.7)

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70% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.4
($ 0.2 to $ 2.1)

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37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Changwon

Bus ticket

$ 1.1/ticket
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.3
($ 2.2 to $ 3.6)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Changwon

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 9.2 to $ 13)

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23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Changwon

Cigarettes

$ 3.2/pack
($ 3.2 to $ 3.6)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 52
($ 52 to $ 52)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 38
($ 35 to $ 40)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Seoul

$ 758
(fair price: $ 650)

Los Angeles → Seoul

$ 1366
(fair price: $ 1201)

Melbourne → Seoul

$ 628
(fair price: $ 527)

New York City → Seoul

$ 1613
(fair price: $ 1427)

Vancouver → Seoul

$ 1391
(fair price: $ 1180)

Toronto → Seoul

$ 1698
(fair price: $ 1457)