Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Cairo?
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 Cairo or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Cairo and Busan (Pusan) can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Cairo or Busan (Pusan)?
Cairo
Cairo is the chaotic capital city of Egypt. With a population of more than 16 million, it is one of the largest cities in both Africa and the Middle East. As a traveler, you're likely to arrive and leave from here and you'll get your first orientation to the area during the chaotic and congestion filled taxi ride from the airport.
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 Family-Friendly Tours to Egypt, The Best Historical Tours in Egypt, 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 dayCairo $30Busan (Pusan) $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Cairo is $30, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $96. 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 Cairo and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personCairo $10Busan (Pusan) $36
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomCairo $20Busan (Pusan) $72
Compare Hotels in Cairo and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Cairo 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: Cairo Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Cairo $3.46Busan (Pusan) $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Cairo
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Cairo are as follows:
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Metro Ride$0.08
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Taxi Ride$0.29
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cairo
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cairo:
- Arrival transfer from Cairo airport: $5.00
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport Arrival Any Hotel in Cairo Giza: $5.60
- Private City Transfer to Cairo and Giza: $8.20
- Cairo airport or Sphinx airport transfer: $10
- Private Transfer to/from Cairo International Airport: $10
- Cairo Airport Private Transfer ( One-Way comfort ride ): $10
- Private Transfer To/From Cairo Airport: $10
- Private Transfer: Cairo Airport (CAI) to Hotel in Cairo/Giza: $11
- Private Transfer from Cairo Airport: $12
- Cairo or Giza Transfer from Airport to Hotel or Vice Versa: $12
- Cairo Airport Arrival or Departure private Transfer: $12
- Private Pickup transfer from InterContinental Cairo Citystars to Cairo airport: $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Private Airport, Train Station & Hotel Transfer Service in Busan: $80
- Private Transfer – Anywhere in Busan, including Airport & Station: $64
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan city hotels: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $65
- Private Transfer from Busan hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Cairo or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Cairo 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 dayCairo $16Busan (Pusan) $41
Typical Food Prices in Cairo
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Cairo:
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Juice$0.04
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cairo
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cairo.
- Dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $4.00
- 2 Hour Cairo Dinner Cruise on Nile river with live band: $6.30
- Quad Bike ATV ,Camel Ride ,Nile Dinner Cruise Belly dancer show: $6.30
- Cairo dinner Nile cruise with belly dancer show on Nile river: $6.30
- Private Nile Cruise with Dinner and Folk Show from Cairo: $6.82
- Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise Belly Dancer Tanora Show Dinner Buffet: $8.10
- Private Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Quad Bike, Camel Ride, Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
- Cairo Dinner Cruise show with belly dancer show on Nile river: $8.10
- Cairo Food Tour in local places & Egyptian Mint Tea: $8.10
- Giza pyramids, Sphinx, ATV bike,Camel ride,Dinner cruise&shopping: $8.10
- 5 Star Dinner Nile Cruise in Cairo Night Tour: $8.10
- Giza Pyramids Sphinx Camel ATV Bike Shopping Nile Dinner Cruise: $8.10
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.10
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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 Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Busan Market Tour Cooking Class and Games: $70
- Kimchi Kitchens Busan Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $90
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $104
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $104
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Cairo $8.27Busan (Pusan) $18
Typical Entertainment Prices in Cairo
Here are a few typical costs in Cairo for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Entry to Camel Market for Two$0.76
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Egyptian Museum Entry for Two$5.89
Tours and Activities in Cairo
Here are a few actual costs in Cairo for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full experience Tour Giza Pyramids,Sphinx, inside pyramids &tombs: $2.00
- Top Day Giza Pyramids the Top complete Pyramids Tour in Cairo: $3.50
- VIP Shopping Private Tour Papyrus Perfume Bazaars and Cotton: $3.60
- Luxury Private Shopping Experience at Khan El Khalili: $3.75
- Private Tour in Pyramids of Giza with Lunch and Camel Ride: $3.90
- Shopping tour In Governmental Bazaars include guide's advisor: $4.00
- Half Day Private Tour of the Giza Pyramids with Camel Ride, Lunch: $4.00
- VIP Pyramid Tour Inside the 3rd Pyramid with Lunch and Camel Ride: $4.00
- Luxury Private Tour Giza Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum: $4.50
- Cairo shopping advisor tour papyrus ,perfume ,golden cartouche , Egyptian cotton: $4.50
- Egyptian Spicy Shop and Egyptian Cotton Shopping Private Tour: $4.50
- Customized Shopping Tour and Egyptian Souvenir from Cairo Giza hotels: $4.50
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
- Museum 1 Exhibition Ticket in Busan (내국인 불가): $12
- Busan Running Man Themed Activity Experience Ticket (내국인불가): $12
- Busan Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid: $14
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $31
- The Essential Busan: Coastal Views, Local Markets & Culture Tour: $36
- Busan Tour: Sky Capsule, Gamcheon, Haeundae Blueline Park & more: $38
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Busan Night One Day Tour Maximum 7 Pax: $40
- From Busan to Gyeongju UNESCO Authentic Tour: $40
- Busan to Gyeongju UNESCO Legacy Tour: $40
- Gyeongju UNESCO World Heritage Guided Day Tour from Busan: $40
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayCairo $1.34Busan (Pusan) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Cairo
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cairo:
- Pub Crawl and Speakeasy Bar Tour with 2 Free Drinks: $70
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 Cairo and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Cairo much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Cairo is in Africa 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 Cairo would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Cairo 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 Cairo.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Cairo Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Cairo or Busan (Pusan)?
Cairo has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Busan (Pusan). When comparing the sizes of Cairo 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 Cairo or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Cairo experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Cairo or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Cairo and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Cairo year-round.
In the summer, Cairo is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the summer temperatures in Cairo in July average around 28°C (82°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Cairo, it's very sunny this time of the year. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during summer. Cairo gets 350 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
Busan (Pusan) receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Cairo usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyCairo 28°C (82°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Cairo as well as Busan (Pusan). Cairo attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Cairo is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Cairo average around 23°C (73°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Cairo this time of the year. In the autumn, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 290 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
Cairo usually gets less rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberCairo 23°C (73°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Cairo are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cairo throughout the year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Busan (Pusan). Cairo is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the winter. The daily temperature in Cairo averages around 14°C (57°F) in January, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
It's quite sunny in Busan (Pusan). The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Cairo. Cairo usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during winter. Cairo gets 221 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Cairo usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryCairo 14°C (57°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Cairo or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Cairo during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Cairo because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In the spring, Cairo is much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the spring temperatures in Cairo in April average around 21°C (70°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Cairo. In the spring, Cairo often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 276 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun.
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Cairo usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Cairo gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilCairo 21°C (70°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Cairo
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| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 14°C (57°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 17°C (63°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 26°C (79°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 3 mm (0.1 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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