Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Petra?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Petra or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Petra and Busan (Pusan) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Petra or Busan (Pusan)?
Petra
Whether you're checking off the Seven Wonders of the World, or you're just a huge Indiana Jones fan, the city of Petra must be on your bucket list. The "rose red city, half as old as time," was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom in the 6th century BC. It was the center for trade and commerce until an earthquake took out buildings and destroyed their water management system. After this destruction, the city of Petra seemed to be lost to western civilization.
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 Historical Tours in Jordan, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Jordan, 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 dayPetra $125Busan (Pusan) $86
The average daily cost (per person) in Petra is $125, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $86. 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 Petra and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personPetra $59Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomPetra $118Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Petra and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Petra 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: Petra Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Petra $23Busan (Pusan) $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Petra
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Petra:
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Ma'in Hotel and vice versa: $73
- Petra to Wadi Rum Private Transfer: $80
- Private Departure Transfer: Petra Hotels to Amman Airport: $93
- Private Transfer from Petra City Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $93
- Private Transfer From Petra to Amman or Airport With Optional : $99
- Petra Private Transfer to or from Aqaba: $105
- Petra to Aqaba South Beach Hotels Private Transfer: $110
- Private transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $118
- Private Transfer Amman Airport to Petra or vice versa via the King's Highway: $120
- Private Transfer Petra to/from Wadi Rum: $135
- Petra to Madaba Private Transfer: $140
- Petra to Sheikh Hussein Crossing Border Private Transfer: $180
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $79
- Private Transfer from Busan hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $84
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $84
- Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan - Arrival Private Transfer: $119
- Busan to Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $119
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $120
Is it cheaper to fly into Petra or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Petra 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 dayPetra $38Busan (Pusan) $26
Typical Food Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of dining costs in Petra are as follows:
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Dinner for Two$12
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Juice$1.76
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Petra
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Petra.
- Cooking outside in little Petra between the Mountains. : $45
- Private Outdoor bedouin Dinner in Petra: $300
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.48
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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: $49
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan : $95
- Busan Seafood Tour & Dinner with Busan Oppa: $105
- Kkakdugi(Korean radish Kimchi) Cooking class at Busan : $110
- Enjoy tailored Korean cooking class with Ocean view at Busan: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Petra $47Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Petra
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Petra are as follows:
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Entry to Petra for One$71
Tours and Activities in Petra
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Petra are as follows:
- 3-hour Private Guided Tour In Petra with hotel pick up.: $75
- Private Indiana-Jones Archeological Trail Tour: $90
- Private Half-Day Tour of Petra with Lunch: $120
- Wadi Rum Day Tour from Petra ending in Aqaba: $138
- Private Petra Back Entrance Tour with Guide .: $140
- 3 Hour Horse Riding Adventure around the Petra Area: $145
- Wadi Rum Private Tour from Petra with Martian and Star Wars Film Site: $173
- Petra Back Entrance Private Walking Tour: $215
- Private Full-Day Tour to Petra and Wadi Rum from Dead Sea: $269
- Private Back Trail Tour of Petra starting from the Monastery : $276
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- Busan Running Man Themed Activity Experience Ticket (내국인불가): $8.00
- Fun & Informative Busan in Korea Virtual Tour : $12
- Museum 1 Exhibition Ticket in Busan (내국인 불가): $13
- The Way of Tea - Experience: $38
- Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan: $41
- Full-Day Busan City Tour: $51
- Full day Gyeongju Cherry Blossom Tour from Busan: $60
- Romantic Jinhae Cherry Blossom Night Tour - Depart from Busan: $65
- Tour to Busan Highlights Hydrangea, Songdo and Gamcheon : $67
- Old Korea Thousand History Tour of Gyeongju from Busan: $67
- West Busan Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7): $68
- Busan Night Small Group Photo Tour (Max 7): $68
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayPetra $15Busan (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 Pub Crawl: $20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Petra and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Petra is more expensive. And not only is Busan (Pusan) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Petra is in Middle East 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 Petra would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Petra 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 Petra Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Petra or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 260 times larger than the population of Petra. When comparing the sizes of Petra 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 Petra or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Petra experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Petra or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Petra are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Petra throughout the year.
Petra can become quite hot in the summer. In July, Petra is generally a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Petra average around 33°C (91°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Petra. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during summer. Petra gets 384 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In July, Petra usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Petra 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 JulyPetra 33°C (91°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Petra or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Petra during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Petra because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Petra is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Petra averages around 27°C (80°F) in October, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
In Busan (Pusan), it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Petra. In the autumn, Petra often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Petra gets 295 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun.
Petra usually gets less rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Petra gets 2 mm (0.1 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 OctoberPetra 27°C (80°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Petra or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Petra and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Petra year-round.
Busan (Pusan) can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Petra is much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the winter temperatures in Petra in January average around 15°C (59°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 3°C (38°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Busan (Pusan) this time of the year. In Petra, it's very sunny this time of the year. Petra usually receives more sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during winter. Petra gets 234 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Petra usually receives more rain than Busan (Pusan). Petra gets 48 mm (1.9 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 JanuaryPetra 15°C (59°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Petra or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Petra as well as Busan (Pusan). Petra attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Petra is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Petra average around 25°C (76°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Petra this time of the year. In the spring, Petra often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Petra gets 282 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Busan (Pusan). Petra usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Petra gets 12 mm (0.5 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 AprilPetra 25°C (76°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Petra
| Petra | Busan (Pusan) | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 15°C (59°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 17°C (62°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 36 mm (1.4 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (76°F) | 12 mm (0.5 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 28°C (83°F) | 4 mm (0.2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (87°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 27°C (80°F) | 2 mm (0.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 21°C (70°F) | 15 mm (0.6 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 16°C (62°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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