Busan vs Chicago inflation, September 2026: +2.72% vs +2.9%
In September 2026, consumer prices were 2.72% higher than a year earlier in Busan and 2.9% in Chicago. Inflation in Chicago was 0.18 pp higher.
- Chicago: food prices rose more slowly than prices overall (+1.4% vs +2.9%).
Recent figures
| Period | Busan · All items | Chicago · All items | Busan · Food | Chicago · Food |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | +2.72% | +2.9% | — | +1.4% |
| August 2026 | +2.74% | +2.4% | — | +0.9% |
| July 2026 | +2.56% | +2.5% | — | +1.3% |
| June 2026 | +2.98% | +2.5% | — | +0.8% |
| May 2026 | +2.93% | +3.7% | — | +0.7% |
| April 2026 | +2.32% | +3.1% | — | +2.2% |
| March 2026 | +2.02% | +2.3% | — | +1.4% |
| February 2026 | +1.96% | +2% | — | +1.1% |
| January 2026 | +1.89% | +1.3% | — | -0.6% |
| December 2025 | +2.15% | +2.2% | — | +0.1% |
| November 2025 | +2.48% | +2.5% | — | +0.1% |
| September 2025 | +2.14% | +2.9% | — | +1.7% |
| August 2025 | +1.94% | +3.1% | — | +2.8% |
| July 2025 | +2.31% | +2.7% | — | +1.7% |
| June 2025 | +2.24% | +3.5% | — | +2.2% |
| May 2025 | +2.12% | +3.3% | — | +2.7% |
| April 2025 | +2.17% | +3.1% | — | +1.2% |
Sources
- Busan: Busan (Statistics Korea, regional CPI) — Statistics Korea (KOSIS) · license
- Chicago: Chicago–Naperville–Elgin metro area (BLS, CPI-U) — U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · license
Other city comparisons
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This analysis was written by AI from official statistics and passed automated checks. Last checked: 2026-11-01