Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Lombok?
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 Lombok 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 Lombok 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: Lombok or Busan (Pusan)?
Lombok
Lombok is an island east of the well-tread Bali and west of lesser-developed Sumbawa. While Lombok is not as popular as its neighbor to the west, it is a great place to visit for that very reason. Less popularity means lower prices for accommodations, food, activities, and less-inundated tourist spots. Nonetheless, Lombok is rapidly developing in tourism, and the government is naming it and Sumbawa the number two tourism spots, following Bali.
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 Wildlife Tours to Indonesia, The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Indonesia, 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 dayLombok $59Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Lombok is $59, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $104. 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 Lombok and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLombok $28Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLombok $56Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Lombok and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Lombok 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: Lombok Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Lombok $11Busan (Pusan) $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lombok
Also for Lombok, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Kuta Lombok Transfer: $12
- Private Transfer International Airport Lombok (LOP) To Hotel: $17
- Gili Trawangan, Air, or 1-Way Boat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Cruise Port to Lombok island hotels: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Island Hotels to Lombok Cruise Port: $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Koeta : $29
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Batu Payung: $30
- Private Airport Lombok Transfers to or from Gili Islands: $32
- Private Transfer from Mataram to Lombok Airport (LOP): $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Mangsit: $35
- Private Transfer from Lombok Airport (LOP) to Bintaro: $35
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $125
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Lombok or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Lombok 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 dayLombok $20Busan (Pusan) $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lombok
For Lombok, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Anggrek Putih Lombok Cooking Class : $25
- Kids Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $63
- Love and Legends: The Ultimate Romantic Dinner on the beach : $65
- Amazing Lombok BBQ Beach Sunset Dinner: $86
- Lombok Cooking Class at Tugu Hotel Lombok: $100
- Royal Dinner Experience in Lombok at Royal Tugudom: $119
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.43
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Carp Bread$0.72
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: $53
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $95
- Busan seafood tour : Cod Auction and Clam Auction in Winter: $99
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan : $100
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Lombok $9.90Busan (Pusan) $20
Tours and Activities in Lombok
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Lombok.
- Gili T Island: The Thrilling Sunset Snorkeling Adventure: $17
- Lombok Private Tour-Car Hire With Full day Customize Trip: $33
- Lombok Customize Tour with Private Driver: $35
- Lombok Private Custom Tour - Lombok Car Hire with Driver : $36
- Half-Day Mataram City Tour: $45
- Lombok Private Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok Customize Tour: $45
- Lombok White Water Rafting and Pura Lingsar Private Full Day Tour: $48
- Gili Nanggu Snorkeling Tour to a Tropical Paradise: $49
- Mataram Lombok Historical City tour: $49
- Lombok City Tour combination With Temple Tour : $49
- Benang Stokel, Benang Kelambu, Culture, & Beach Tour: $49
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- "Walking Tour: Busan Foodie Experience + Live Like a Local": $73
- 1-DAY Busan and INCLUDED night tour: $220
- A well-rounded small group Busan tour with a certified guide: $58
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $48
- Busan 4hr Private Walking Tour with Certified Guide: $228
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $15
- Busan City Tour - Haedong Yonggung Temple And Shopping in Lotte Premium Outlet: $289
- Busan City Tour Including Gamcheon Culture village and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: $282
- Busan City Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple And APEC House: $290
- Busan Comfortable Private Tour For 4hours: $196
- Busan Comfortable Private Tour For 8hours: $251
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLombok $7.84Busan (Pusan) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Lombok and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Lombok much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Lombok would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Lombok 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 Lombok.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Lombok Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Lombok or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Lombok experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Lombok or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Lombok during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Lombok because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Lombok is around the same temperature as Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 26°C (79°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Lombok usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Lombok gets 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain this time of the year. May to September is the dry season in Lombok.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLombok 26°C (79°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Lombok and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Lombok year-round.
In the autumn, Lombok is much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Lombok in October average around 28°C (82°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Lombok gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Lombok usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Lombok gets 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, November to April is the rainy season in Lombok.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLombok 28°C (82°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Lombok as well as Busan (Pusan). Lombok attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Busan (Pusan) in the winter. In January, Lombok is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Lombok average around 28°C (82°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In the winter, Lombok often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Busan (Pusan). Lombok gets 188 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun.
Lombok usually gets more rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Lombok gets 97 mm (3.8 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 JanuaryLombok 28°C (82°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Lombok or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Lombok are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Lombok throughout the year.
Lombok is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Lombok averages around 28°C (82°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In April, Lombok usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Lombok gets 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. The dry season in Lombok is May to September. The rainy season in Lombok is November to April.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLombok 28°C (82°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Lombok
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 28°C (82°F) | 97 mm (3.8 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 28°C (82°F) | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 28°C (82°F) | 135 mm (5.3 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 28°C (82°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (82°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (79°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (79°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 28 mm (1.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 28°C (82°F) | 109 mm (4.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 28°C (82°F) | 216 mm (8.5 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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