Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Delhi?
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 Delhi or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Delhi or Busan (Pusan), this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Delhi or Busan (Pusan)?
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
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 Luxury Tours to India, The Best Budget Tours to India, 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 dayDelhi $48Busan (Pusan) $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Delhi is $48, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $100. 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 Delhi and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personDelhi $21Busan (Pusan) $38
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomDelhi $42Busan (Pusan) $76
Compare Hotels in Delhi and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Delhi 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: Delhi Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Delhi $4.28Busan (Pusan) $19
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.10
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Taxi to Airport$1.68
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Subway$0.34
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Uber Cab$0.84
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.57
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Auto-rickshaw$1.05
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Delhi Highlights: Old & New Delhi Tour with Guide and Transfers: $6.85
- IGI Airport/Agra/Jaipur: Private One Way Transfer: $7.67
- Same Day Agra from Delhi with Luxury Transfers : A Taj Trip: $10
- Delhi Airport Private Transfer to or from New Delhi and NCR: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $11
- Delhi Airport Transfers : Budget Sedan and SUV Cabs: $11
- New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers: $14
- Private Transfer Delhi Hotel to Airport: $14
- Delhi Airport: Private Transfer To/ From New Delhi/ Agra/Jaipur: $15
- New Delhi Airport to Hotels drop: Private Transfers ( Top Rated ): $15
- Delhi, Jaipur or Agra: Private One-Way Transfer: $15
- New Delhi Airport to Hotel Transfer Private Shuttle Sedan & SUV: $16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private Airport, Train Station & Hotel Transfer Service in Busan: $80
- Private Transfer From Busan to Incheon or Seoul or GyeongJu city: $100
- 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 Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $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 Delhi or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Delhi 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 dayDelhi $18Busan (Pusan) $42
Typical Food Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.07
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Customized Half Day and Full Day Delhi Shopping, Street Food Tour: $20
- Learn Indian Cooking From A Chef - Private Cooking Class: $22
- Food Tour in Delhi: $27
- Evening Food Tour: $29
- IWT eating/walking tour&certified cooking workshop: $31
- Old Delhi Food Tour with Pickup and Drop Off: $32
- Food Tour to Old Delhi with a Local: $38
- Connaught Place Street shopping & food tour in Delhi: $39
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $39
- 4-Hour Old Delhi Evening Walking Tour with Local Dinner & Guide: $40
- Delhi Night Street Food Tour with a Local Foodie: $41
- Private Half-Day Old Delhi Traditional Food Tour: $43
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.29
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Carp Bread$0.69
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Busan Food Tour Jagalchi Market BIFF Square and Gukje Market: $60
- Busan Bites Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Seafood Tour : Jagalchi market Seafood Tour & Dinner: $110
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $111
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $120
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Delhi $17Busan (Pusan) $19
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$9.12
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Delhi Old and New Full Or Half Day Tour: $3.75
- Delhi Temple and Spiritual Sites Private Day Tour - 6 hours: $3.75
- Old & New Delhi City Tour-Half Or Full Day with Options Available: $4.50
- From 4-Day Private Golden Triangle Tour with Taj Sunrise: $4.72
- Half day Old and New Delhi Tour on Iconic Landmarks: $5.00
- Private Customized Tour Of Old/New Delhi Spiritual Sites: $5.00
- Private New Delhi Local Sightseeing - Tour: $5.00
- Full Day Old and New Delhi City tour: $5.00
- Jaipur day Tour from Delhi : Private and All Inclusive: $5.00
- Private Guided Full Day Tour Of Old And New Delhi: $5.00
- Old Delhi Tour by Tuk-Tuk Street Food and Shopping Experience: $5.00
- Private Half-Day & Full Day Tour of New Delhi & Old Delhi: $5.00
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
- Busan Yacht Tour – Gwangan Bridge & Marine City Cruise: $14
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket (한국인 구매 불가): $22
- Night View Experience in Busan in Small Group Tour: $25
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $33
- Busan City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park: $33
- Korean Serenity Incense Tea and Meditation Experience: $36
- Busan to Gyeongju UNESCO Legacy Tour: $38
- From Busan to Gyeongju UNESCO Authentic Tour: $38
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayDelhi $7.60Busan (Pusan) $11
Sample the Local Flavors in Delhi
Also in Delhi, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl Delhi: $34
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 Social Pub Crawl: $22
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Delhi and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Delhi much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Delhi would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Delhi 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 Delhi.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Delhi Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Delhi or Busan (Pusan)?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Busan (Pusan). When comparing the sizes of Delhi 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 Delhi or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Delhi experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Delhi or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Delhi and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Delhi year-round.
It's very hot in Delhi this time of the year. Delhi is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 31°C (88°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Busan (Pusan) during summer. Delhi gets 166 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. Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In July, Delhi usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 170 mm (6.7 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 JulyDelhi 31°C (88°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Delhi as well as Busan (Pusan). Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Delhi is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Delhi in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 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 Delhi this time of the year. In the autumn, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
Delhi usually gets less rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 10 mm (0.4 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 OctoberDelhi 26°C (79°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Delhi are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Busan (Pusan) can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Delhi is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Delhi average around 15°C (59°F), 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 Delhi. Delhi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Busan (Pusan) during winter. Delhi gets 215 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Delhi usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 20 mm (0.8 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 JanuaryDelhi 15°C (59°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Delhi or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Delhi during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Delhi is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Delhi averages around 29°C (84°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Delhi. In the spring, Delhi often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 261 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. Delhi usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Delhi gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilDelhi 29°C (84°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Delhi
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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