Which place is cheaper, Basse-Terre or Seoul?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Seoul or Basse-Terre?
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 Seoul and Basse-Terre can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Basse-Terre?
Seoul
With a population of more than 11 million, Seoul is easily the largest city in South Korea. It is also the financial, political, and cultural capital of the country and has much to offer open minded travelers. It is often overlooked by travelers who instead head to Tokyo or Shanghai, but Seoul has a wide range of cultural experiences, food options, and historical sights. Seoul is a city of contrasts with ancient traditions, flashy technology, religious temples and a modern youth culture. It is also more affordable than many of the other Asian metropolis' to which it is often compared. If you're looking for an interesting and different experience that is a little off the tourist trail, Seoul can definitely offer that opportunity.
Basse-Terre
In Guadeloupe there is Basse Terre the city and Basse-Terre the island - the city is the capital of Guadeloupe, and the island is Guadeloupe's western half of the main island. As a whole, the place is very green, featuring lush vegetation and a mountainous landscape with a sulfuric volcano.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to South Korea, and The Best Adventure Tours to South Korea.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySeoul $109Basse-Terre $162
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $109, while the average daily cost in Basse-Terre is $162. 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 Seoul and Basse-Terre in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $55Basse-Terre $96
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $110Basse-Terre $192
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Basse-Terre
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Basse-Terre? 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: Seoul Hotel Prices and Basse-Terre Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $16Basse-Terre $8.57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seoul
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Seoul:
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Subway Card$3.69
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Short Taxi Ride$5.16
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Metro Ride$0.99
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.37
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- From Half-Day MBC Dae Jang Geum Park Transfer: $55
- Transfer Service from Gimpo Airport to Hotel City: $57
- From Everland Admission Ticket with Transfer: $75
- Private Airport Transfer: Gimpo Airport to Seoul City (1-5 pax): $80
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City - Gimpo Airport (1-5 pax): $80
- Seoul Incheon International Airport to from Incheon Private Transfer: $85
- Seoul Airport: Private Departure Transfer from Seoul City Center: $87
- Private Airport Transfer : Gimpo airport to/from Seoul (1~7pax): $95
- Private Gimpo Airport Transfer to Seoul and Vice Versa: $95
- Private Airport Transfer: Seoul City to Incheon Airport (1-5 pax): $98
- Incheon Airport Private Transfer between Seoul City: $98
- Private Airport Transfer : Incheon airport to/from Seoul(~7 pax): $99
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Basse-Terre?
Prices for flights to both Basse-Terre and Seoul 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 daySeoul $30Basse-Terre $49
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.42
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Waffle$0.74
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Dippin' Dots$1.47
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Chicken Fried Rice$4.05
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Chicken Stick$1.47
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.40
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Lunch Buffet$4.42
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Donut$0.74
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Mushroom Burger$3.83
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.43
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Udon & Sushi$5.16
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Fresh Burger$3.54
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.32
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.69
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Fried Rice$4.05
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Vietnamese Dinner$7.00
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$7.00
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Donut$1.84
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Korean Cooking @ Seoul Cooking Club!: $0.11
- Gyeongbokgung Palace : Tour, dinner and coffee: $37
- Seoul Mangwon Market Social Night Food Tour: $44
- Namdaemun Market: the Largest Traditional Market Food Tour: $47
- Namdaemun Market Street Food Tour: $48
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $54
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $54
- Guided City Wall Sunset Hike with Korean Dinner: $58
- Sunset Walking Tour in Naksan Park with Dinner: $58
- Half Day Seoul Afternoon Food Tour and visit 3 landMarks of Seoul: $67
- Night Market Food Tour: $70
- Energizing Korean Cooking Class in a Local Home in Seoul: $71
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $27Basse-Terre $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Seoul are as follows:
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Palace Tickets$5.90
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Movie Ticket$5.90
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Kimchi Museum$2.21
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Hanbok Rental Experience in Seoul: $7.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.20
- [NEWTRO ART TOUR] Media art museum & walking tour: $8.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Seoul Job Experience Theme Park Ticket for Kid (내국인 불가): $13
- Dongdaemun City Tour Bus(내국인불가): $14
- 63 Aqua Planet and 63 Building Seoul Observatory Tickets: $14
- Seoul : Guided Consultation Tour (Filler, Cosmetic Surgery): $16
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Private Half-Day Tour: $19
- Virtual Tour of Korean Demilitarized Zone: $19
- Seoul Myeongdong Catholic Church Historic Private Walking Tour: $20
Tours and Activities in Basse-Terre
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Basse-Terre are as follows:
- Full day tour: the best of the island w/photos drone sunset: $215
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Basse-Terre $14
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Chunpoong Makgeolli Brewery Tour: $11
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $21
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- Soju Tasting at Distillery - Story of Three Pigs: $43
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $81
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Basse-Terre, we can see that Basse-Terre is more expensive. And not only is Seoul much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Seoul is in Asia and Basse-Terre is in Caribbean Islands, 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 Seoul would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Seoul 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 Basse-Terre would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Basse-Terre than you might in Seoul.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Seoul Expensive? and Is Basse-Terre Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Basse-Terre?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 900 times larger than the population of Basse-Terre. When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Basse-Terre, 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 Seoul or Basse-Terre?
Seoul has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Basse-Terre experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Seoul or Basse-Terre in the Summer?
Both Basse-Terre and Seoul are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. Most visitors come to Seoul for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months. Plenty of visitors come to Basse-Terre because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In July, Seoul is generally around the same temperature as Basse-Terre. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 26°C (78°F), and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
It's quite sunny in Basse-Terre. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Basse-Terre during summer. Seoul gets 121 hours of sunny skies, while Basse-Terre receives 245 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Basse-Terre. It's quite rainy in Seoul. In July, Seoul usually receives more rain than Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 369 mm (14.5 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulySeoul 26°C (78°F)Basse-Terre 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Basse-Terre in the Autumn?
Both Basse-Terre and Seoul during the autumn are popular places to visit. The autumn months attract visitors to Seoul because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Basse-Terre year-round.
Seoul is much colder than Basse-Terre in the autumn. The daily temperature in Seoul averages around 15°C (59°F) in October, and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
In Basse-Terre, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Seoul. In the autumn, Seoul often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 204 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basse-Terre receives 217 hours of full sun.
Basse-Terre gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Seoul usually gets less rain in October than Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 228 mm (9 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberSeoul 15°C (59°F)Basse-Terre 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Basse-Terre in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Seoul and Basse-Terre. The museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seoul this time of year. Basse-Terre attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
It's quite cold in Seoul in the winter. In the winter, Seoul is much colder than Basse-Terre. Typically, the winter temperatures in Seoul in January average around -3°C (27°F), and Basse-Terre averages at about 24°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Basse-Terre this time of the year. Seoul usually receives less sunshine than Basse-Terre during winter. Seoul gets 163 hours of sunny skies, while Basse-Terre receives 236 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Seoul usually receives less rain than Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuarySeoul -3°C (27°F)Basse-Terre 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Seoul or Basse-Terre in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Seoul as well as Basse-Terre. Many travelers come to Seoul for the activities around the city. The warm climate attracts visitors to Basse-Terre throughout the year.
In April, Seoul is generally much colder than Basse-Terre. Daily temperatures in Seoul average around 13°C (55°F), and Basse-Terre fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Basse-Terre. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seoul this time of the year. In the spring, Seoul often gets less sunshine than Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 205 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Basse-Terre receives 240 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Basse-Terre. Seoul usually gets less rain in April than Basse-Terre. Seoul gets 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain, while Basse-Terre receives 123 mm (4.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilSeoul 13°C (55°F)Basse-Terre 26°C (78°F)
Typical Weather for Basse-Terre and Seoul
| Seoul | Basse-Terre | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -3°C (27°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 84 mm (3.3 in) |
| Feb | -0°C (32°F) | 25 mm (1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 6°C (42°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Apr | 13°C (55°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 123 mm (4.8 in) |
| May | 18°C (65°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 23°C (73°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 118 mm (4.6 in) |
| Jul | 26°C (78°F) | 369 mm (14.5 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Aug | 26°C (80°F) | 294 mm (11.6 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 198 mm (7.8 in) |
| Sep | 22°C (71°F) | 169 mm (6.7 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Oct | 15°C (59°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 228 mm (9 in) |
| Nov | 8°C (46°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
| Dec | 0°C (33°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 137 mm (5.4 in) |
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