Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Paphos?
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 Paphos or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Paphos 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: Paphos or Busan (Pusan)?
Paphos
Located on the southwestern tip of Cyprus, Paphos has many different archaeological sights and it is renowned as the birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite. The town is situated between the coast and the Troodos Mountains and it has grown in recent years as a tourist destination. As such, the local government has made efforts to improve the quality of the tourism infrastructure including investing in hotels, restaurants and transportation. There is also a commercial center to the city as well as a newly built "promenade" that travels from the marina along a long coastal path. This route offers excellent views, especially during the morning or evening hours when the sun is low.
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 Romantic Tours for Couples in Cyprus, The Best Tours for Seniors to Cyprus, 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 dayPaphos €125Busan (Pusan) €88
The average daily cost (per person) in Paphos is €125, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is €88. 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 Paphos and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPaphos €48Busan (Pusan) €33
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPaphos €96Busan (Pusan) €66
Compare Hotels in Paphos and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Paphos 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: Paphos Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Paphos €12Busan (Pusan) €17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paphos
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Paphos:
- Blue Lagoon cruise: giant slide & Paphos hotel transfers: $34
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer: $34
- Blue Lagoon Boat Adventure with Bus Transfer from Paphos: $36
- Famous Blue Lagoon Sunset Cruise with transfer: $40
- Paphos Blue Lagoon Cruise: Water Slide & Hotel Transfer: $40
- Paphos to Paphos Int Airport (PFO) - Departure Private Transfer: $42
- Blue Lagoon: 3 Hours Afternoon Cruise with transfer from Paphos: $46
- Private Transfer from Paphos Airport (PFO) to Limassol Port: $57
- Private Transfer from Paphos city hotels to Limassol Cruise Port: $57
- Paphos Airport (PFO) to Paphos city - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $84
- Ocean Vision: Show & Dance Night with buffet, open bar & transfer: $93
- CO2-Offset Private Car Transfer from Paphos Airport PFO to Polis: $97
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 Paphos or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Paphos 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 dayPaphos €65Busan (Pusan) €37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paphos
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Paphos.
- From Sunset Drink at Aphrodite's Rock & Folk Dinner: $67
- Wave Dancer Fireworks, Buffet Dinner & Show Cruise: $78
- Moussaka Cooking Class at a Wine Village Villa in Paphos: $222
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's€3.75
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Carp Bread€0.61
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.Paphos €12Busan (Pusan) €17
Tours and Activities in Paphos
Here are a few actual costs in Paphos for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Taste local wines and tour a family winery near Paphos city: $16
- Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise with fun slide: $21
- Pafos Zoo Ticket: $22
- The Yellow Glass-Bottom Boat Cruise Swim & Snorkel: $23
- FROM 1.5 HRS Glass Bottom Boat Cruise with swimming: $23
- Nafsika II Half Day Cruise Swimming to blue lagoon water slide: $29
- Blue Lagoon Cruise with Sightseeing from Latchi Harbour: $29
- From Limassol Experience: $32
- Yellow Submarine Swim Cruise with Unlimited Drinks: $40
- Swim Cruise with Turtle Watching, Drinks & Aperol: $40
- Paphos Yellow Submarine Cruise with Swimming and Drinks: $41
- Blue Lagoon (Akamas) Bus & Boat Tour with Water Slide From Paphos: $41
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 dayPaphos €9.98Busan (Pusan) €9.76
Sample the Local Flavors in Paphos
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paphos:
- From Troodos Mountains & Villages Free Wine Tasting: $62
- Scenic Troodos Mountains Tour with Wine Tasting from Paphos: $65
- Paphos - Troodos Mountains 4x4 Tour with Free Wine Tasting: $69
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $74
- Troodos Mountains Jeep Tour with Wine Tasting: $76
- Paphos Hills: Boutique Wine Tour & Scenic Escape - 4+ Guests: $132
- Troodos Mountains Vino Venture: All Inclusive Full Day Wine Tour: $138
- Paphos Half Day-Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
- Troodos Mountains -Free Wine Tasting- Max 7p Group -Full A/C: $572
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 Paphos and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Paphos is more expensive. And not only is Busan (Pusan) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Paphos is in Europe 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 Busan (Pusan) would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Busan (Pusan) 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 Paphos would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paphos than you might in Busan (Pusan).
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Paphos Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Paphos or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 100 times larger than the population of Paphos. When comparing the sizes of Paphos 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 Paphos or Busan (Pusan)?
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Paphos or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Paphos and Busan (Pusan). The summer months attract visitors to Paphos because of the beaches, snorkeling, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Paphos is around the same temperature as Busan (Pusan). Typically, the summer temperatures in Paphos in July average around 27°C (80°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 25°C (77°F).
In Paphos, it's very sunny this time of the year. Paphos usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during summer. Paphos gets 388 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, Paphos usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 0 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 JulyPaphos 27°C (80°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Paphos as well as Busan (Pusan). The shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Paphos this time of year.
In October, Paphos is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Paphos average around 21°C (70°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 Paphos this time of the year. In the autumn, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 270 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
Paphos usually gets less rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 19 mm (0.7 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 OctoberPaphos 21°C (70°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Paphos are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Paphos for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Busan (Pusan) can get quite cold in the winter. Paphos is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the winter. The daily temperature in Paphos averages around 12°C (53°F) in January, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
It's quite sunny in Busan (Pusan). Paphos usually receives less sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during winter. Paphos gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Paphos usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 65 mm (2.6 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 JanuaryPaphos 12°C (53°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Paphos or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Paphos during the spring are popular places to visit. Many visitors come to Paphos in the spring for the beaches and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Paphos is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the spring temperatures in Paphos in April average around 17°C (62°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 14°C (57°F).
It's quite sunny in Paphos. In the spring, Paphos often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 270 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. Paphos usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Paphos gets 11 mm (0.4 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 AprilPaphos 17°C (62°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Paphos
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 12°C (53°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 12°C (54°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 13°C (56°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (62°F) | 11 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 20°C (69°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 24°C (75°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 25°C (76°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 21°C (70°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 17°C (62°F) | 44 mm (1.7 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 13°C (56°F) | 76 mm (3 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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