Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Nha Trang?
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Should you visit Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang 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: Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan)?
Nha Trang
For the relaxation of a small beach town, plus the energy of a young city, consider Nha Trang, Vietnam. As the most famous seaside town in Vietnam, Nha Trang is certainly livelier than many other beach resort towns. Visiting this part of Vietnam is not for the faint of heart. These people know the meaning of nightlife - and make the night last as long as they can.
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 One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Ho Chi Minh City, The Best 10-Day Tours from Hanoi, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Nha Trang Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayNha Trang $48Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Nha Trang is $48, 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 Nha Trang and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personNha Trang $13Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomNha Trang $26Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Nha Trang and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Nha Trang 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: Nha Trang Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Nha Trang $13Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Nha Trang
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Nha Trang:
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Local Bus Ticket$0.11
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Taxi From Airport$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nha Trang
Also for Nha Trang, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Cam Ranh Airport Transfers to Nha Trang City by ECO MT: $18
- Nha Trang to Duyen Ha Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to The Anam Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Mia Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Mia Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Nha Trang to Swandor Resort - Private Transfer: $20
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Airport: $20
- Private Transfer: Nha Trang Airport to/from City Center Hotels: $22
- Private Transfer from Nha Trang Airport (CXR) to Nha Trang Port: $25
- Private Car Airport Transfer to Nha Trang City: $25
- Private Transfer To Airport From Nha Trang: $30
- Nha Trang/Cam Ranh Airport to Ninh Hoa District - Private Transfer: $35
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
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Busan Airport and KTX Station Transfer Service: $79
- Busan to Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Private Transfer from Busan hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan city hotels: $65
- Private Transfer from Busan City Hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $65
- Busan hotels to Busan Airport (PUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $62
Is it cheaper to fly into Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Nha Trang 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 dayNha Trang $25Busan (Pusan) $44
Typical Food Prices in Nha Trang
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Nha Trang:
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Casual Lunch (for Two)$5.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Seafood Buffet Dinner at The Square Restaurant Novotel Nha Trang: $25
- Street Food Tour With Chef Dat: $67
- Crossing: Sunset Cruise Live Music, Buffet Dinner & DJ Party: $79
- Nha Trang Special Sunset River Cruise for sightseeing and nice dinner: $82
- Experience Countryside Private Cooking Class in Nha Trang City: $95
- Daily Cooking Class In Nha Trang Countryside: $95
- Private Half-Day Cooking Class in Nha Trang with Pick Up: $97
- Premium Nha Trang Bay Yacht Sunset Tour and Gourmet Dinner: $105
- Nha Trang Bay Dinner Cruise Luxury Sunset Experience: $119
- Nha Trang Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktail, Dinner & Live Music: $119
- Nha Trang Bay Sunset Luxury Cruise – Dinner, Cocktails & Transfer: $119
- Nha Trang Bay Luxury Sunset Cruise with Cocktails and Dinner: $125
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.46
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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).
- Autumn Special: 2 Activities + Dinner Only 4 Exclusive Dates: $50
- Busan Seafood Tour : Jagalchi market Seafood Tour & Dinner: $110
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $110
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $120
- Private Busan Culture and Food Tour with a Local Guide: $170
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Nha Trang $9.12Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Nha Trang
For Nha Trang, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Po Ngar Cham Entrance (for Two)$1.22
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Two Rental Lounge Chairs on Beach$2.68
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Vinpearl Land Amusement Park$17
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Fairy Spring Waterfall Entrance$0.38
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Thap Ba Mud Bath$3.83
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Cyclo Tour of City (One Day)$9.57
Tours and Activities in Nha Trang
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Nha Trang.
- Vietnam I-Resort Nha Trang Experience: $4.69
- Nha Trang Mini Open-Top Bus Sightseeing Tour: $4.72
- I Resort Nha Trang Mud Bath Experience: $8.25
- Experience Nha Trang Cai River Basket Boat Eco Tour: $10
- Vietnam: Life Puppets Show for Đó Theatre Ticket: $11
- I-Resort Hot Springs and Spa Packages Ticket Nha Trang: $14
- Vietnamese Folk Craft Experience & Ao Dai Photoshoot: $18
- Life Puppets show - Đó Theatre Ticket: $19
- Private Car 4s / 7s in Nha Trang Airport or City tour: $25
- Nha Trang Snorkeling Tour-Vuongland Travel: $28
- Vietnam: Nha Trang Half-day City Tour: $28
- Exploring Island Hopping Tour, Snorkeling and Floating Nha Trang: $29
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- "Walking Tour: Busan local Experience + private guide: $60
- 7 Highlights Gyeongju City One Day Group Tour from Busan: $55
- A Comprehensive Small-Group Busan Tour with Hotel Pickup: $58
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $35
- BTS Landmarks Private Car Tour in Busan with a Licensed Guide: $170
- Best of Busan Day Tour: Coast, Culture and Local Markets: $36
- Busan Blueline Park Sky Capsule or Beach Train Ticket: $14
- Busan City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park: $35
- Busan City Tour Including Haedong Yonggungsa Temple And APEC House: $290
- Busan Cruise Port – Premium Small Group Tour (Max 6 Guests): $99
- Busan Cruise Shore Excursion with Guaranteed On-Time Return: $39
- Busan Daily Private Tour with Hotel Pickup: $150
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayNha Trang $18Busan (Pusan) $12
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(Seomyeon&Gwangalli Beach): $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Nha Trang and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Nha Trang much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Nha Trang would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Nha Trang Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Nha Trang. When comparing the sizes of Nha Trang 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 Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Nha Trang experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Nha Trang during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Nha Trang because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Nha Trang is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 28°C (82°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Nha Trang usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Nha Trang gets 30 mm (1.2 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain this time of the year. January to August is the dry season in Nha Trang. September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyNha Trang 28°C (82°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Nha Trang and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Nha Trang year-round.
In the autumn, Nha Trang is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Nha Trang in October average around 26°C (79°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Nha Trang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In October, Nha Trang usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Nha Trang gets 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn. Also, September to December is the rainy season in Nha Trang.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Nha Trang as well as Busan (Pusan). Nha Trang attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Busan (Pusan) in the winter. In January, Nha Trang is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Nha Trang average around 24°C (75°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
Nha Trang usually gets more rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, January to August in Nha Trang is the dry season.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryNha Trang 24°C (75°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Nha Trang or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Nha Trang are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Nha Trang throughout the year.
Nha Trang is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Nha Trang averages around 26°C (79°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, Nha Trang usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Nha Trang gets 40 mm (1.6 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 AprilNha Trang 26°C (79°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Nha Trang
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 24°C (75°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 24°C (75°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 25°C (77°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 26°C (79°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 27°C (81°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 28°C (82°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 25°C (77°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 24°C (75°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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