Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Antalya?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Antalya or Busan (Pusan)?
Antalya
Antalya is the largest city along Turkey's Mediterranean coast and the eighth largest city in the country with over one million people in the metropolitan area. The city dates back to about 200 BC when it was settled by the Attalid Dynasty of Pergamon and soon conquered by the Romans. The city was ruled by several different groups and most recently was transferred to Italian suzerainty following World War I. It became part of Turkey following the War of Independence. The city has seen an influx of development in recent years and it has grown into a tourism mecca with more than 12 million visitors in 2014.
Busan (Pusan)
An important port city in South Korea, Busan is known for its beaches, mountains, and temples. With a thriving harbor, the city's main revenue comes from international shipping, although the area is quite popular with tourists from all over the globe, too. The place is bustling with sailors from around the world as well as tourists who come to enjoy the culture of this modern and dynamic city.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Turkey, The Best Anzac Day Tours in Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAntalya $115Busan (Pusan) $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Antalya is $115, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $95. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Antalya and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAntalya $38Busan (Pusan) $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAntalya $76Busan (Pusan) $72
Compare Hotels in Antalya and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Antalya or Busan (Pusan)? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Antalya Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Antalya $77Busan (Pusan) $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Antalya
Also for Antalya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- VIP Private Transfer from Antalya Airport: $0.66
- Antalya/Kemer: Mega Star Party Boat w/Lunch & Hotel Transfer: $9.11
- Land of Legends Night Show Transfer & Boat Parade: $9.15
- Antalya / Kemer : Mega Star Party Boat Trip w/ Lunch & Transfer: $12
- Land Of Legends Night Show Transfer with Optional Private: $12
- Antalya/Kemer/Belek Land Of Legends Night Show Tour with Transfer: $14
- Antalya Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $14
- Transfer Land of Legends Tour: $15
- Side: Whitewater Rafting Adventure with Lunch and Transfer: $15
- Land of Legends Night Show in Antalya – Round Transfer Included: $16
- Antalya or Kemer: Land of Legends Roundtrip Night Transfer: $16
- Land of Legends Night Show with Hotel Transfer: $17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private VIP Airport or Hotel Transfers in Busan: $300
- Private Transfer from Busan hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan city hotels: $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $64
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $132
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $121
Is it cheaper to fly into Antalya or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Antalya change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAntalya $31Busan (Pusan) $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Antalya
For Antalya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Antalya/Side/Alanya: Land of Legends Night Show with Dinner: $1.59
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Suluada Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $9.74
- Land of Legends Night Show w/Dinner: $16
- From Suluada Island Sunset Boat Tour with Dinner: $40
- Pamukkalea and Salda Lake Tour with Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner: $50
- Kunefe Cooking Class with Local Chef in Old Town: $53
- Fire of Anatolia Dance Show and Dinner at Aspendos from Kemer: $64
- Turkish Baklava Cooking Class with a Local Host: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Mom in Central Antalya: $80
- Turkish Cooking Class with a Local Host: $82
- Riviera Relish Antalya Food Tour with 14+ Tastings: $99
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.05
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Carp Bread$0.66
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Kimchi Kitchens Busan Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $100
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $103
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Antalya $32Busan (Pusan) $18
Tours and Activities in Antalya
For Antalya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Discover A Self-Guided Tour: $1.14
- Antalya Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour: $4.04
- Kemer Traditional Turkish Bath Experience w/Massage: $5.41
- TOP Antalya : Private Guided Tour with your mobile: $5.79
- Antalya Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Antalya/Belek/Kemer: Deluxe Party Boat Tour with Lunch: $6.49
- Antalya Scuba Diving Adventure w/Private Expert Diver Option: $7.40
- Antalya City Tour: Old Town, Waterfalls, Boat & Cable Car: $7.74
- Antalya & Kemer: 2 Dives Scuba Diving Tour with Lunch: $9.74
- Antalya : Guided Old City Tour w/Cable Car&Waterfalls & Boat Trip: $12
- Antalya /Belek : Guided City Tour w/Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
- Antalya : Old City Tour w/Olympos Cable Car & Waterfalls & Boat: $12
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- (Guaranteed Return) Busan Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests: $65
- (On-Time Return) Busan Cruise Shore Excursion for Small Group: $89
- (Return Assurance) Busan Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion: $84
- 1 Day Private Busan Guided Tour: $300
- A Comprehensive Small-Group Busan Tour with Hotel Pickup: $58
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $31
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $20
- Busan Cruise Port – Premium Small Group Tour (Max 6 Guests): $99
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
- Busan Food Market Tour Seafoods and Street Foods: $52
- Busan Group Tour for Cruise ship passengers (Max 12 Guests): $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAntalya $14Busan (Pusan) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Antalya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Antalya:
- BeBold World Famous Pub Crawl: $22
Sample the Local Flavors in Busan (Pusan)
Also in Busan (Pusan), these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Busan Pub Crawl with Traditional Korean Pub Experience: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Antalya and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Antalya is more expensive. And not only is Busan (Pusan) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Antalya is in Europe and Busan (Pusan) is in Asia, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Busan (Pusan) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Busan (Pusan) and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Antalya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Antalya than you might in Busan (Pusan).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Antalya Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Antalya or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Antalya. When comparing the sizes of Antalya and Busan (Pusan), keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan)?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Antalya as well as Busan (Pusan). Many travelers come to Antalya for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Antalya is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 28°C (83°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Antalya this time of the year. In the summer, Antalya often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 376 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Busan (Pusan). Antalya usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 3 mm (0.1 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyAntalya 28°C (83°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Antalya are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. Many visitors come to Antalya in the autumn for the hiking trails, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
Antalya is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Antalya averages around 21°C (69°F) in October, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Busan (Pusan). The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during autumn. Antalya gets 251 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Antalya usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberAntalya 21°C (69°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Antalya during the winter are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Antalya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
The weather in Busan (Pusan) can be very cold. In the winter, Antalya is much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the winter temperatures in Antalya in January average around 11°C (51°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 3°C (38°F).
In Busan (Pusan), it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Antalya often gets less sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 161 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Antalya. Antalya usually gets more rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 239 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryAntalya 11°C (51°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Antalya or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Antalya and Busan (Pusan). The spring months attract visitors to Antalya because of the beaches and the natural beauty.
In April, Antalya is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Antalya average around 16°C (62°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Antalya, it's very sunny this time of the year. Antalya usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during spring. Antalya gets 243 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
Busan (Pusan) receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Antalya usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Antalya gets 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilAntalya 16°C (62°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Antalya
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 11°C (51°F) | 239 mm (9.4 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 11°C (52°F) | 196 mm (7.7 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 16°C (62°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (83°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (83°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (77°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 16°C (61°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 12°C (54°F) | 227 mm (8.9 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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