Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Beirut?
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Should you visit Beirut or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Busan (Pusan). We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Busan (Pusan)?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
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 The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Busan (Pusan) $95
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, 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 Beirut and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Busan (Pusan) $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Busan (Pusan) $72
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Beirut 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Busan (Pusan) $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.99
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- 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 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
- Private Airport, Train Station & Hotel Transfer Service in Busan: $80
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $133
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Arrival Private Transfer: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $1.23Busan (Pusan) $40
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $35
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
- Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People: $150
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).
- Busan history and market food tour with local chef: $48
- Kimchi Kitchens Busan Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $100
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Busan (Pusan) $18
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut: $45
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: $66
- (On-Time Return) Busan Cruise Shore Excursion for Small Group: $89
- (Return Assurance) Busan Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion: $85
- 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 City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park: $31
- Busan City Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple And APEC House: $290
- 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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Busan (Pusan) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $75
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | Ksara, Kefraya & Saint Thomas: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
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 Beirut and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Busan (Pusan) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Busan (Pusan) than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 92% larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut 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 Beirut or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beirut or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Busan (Pusan). Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Busan (Pusan). Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 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 JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
It's quite sunny in Busan (Pusan). The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 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 OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Beirut during the winter are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite cold in Busan (Pusan) in the winter. In January, Beirut is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In Busan (Pusan), it's very sunny this time of the year. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 149 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 Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 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 JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
Beirut is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during spring. Beirut gets 225 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, Beirut usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Beirut gets 50 mm (2 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 AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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