Which place is cheaper, Nadi (Port Denarau) or Seoul?
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 Seoul or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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 Nadi (Port Denarau) can help you decide which place is right for you.
Where Should I go: Seoul or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
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.
Nadi (Port Denarau)
Nadi, pronounced "Nandi", is a city and transportation hub in the Fijian islands. It is on one of the main islands, Viti Levu, and has a population of about 42,000. Many inhabitants are Indian as well as Fijian, and the largest temple in the Southern hemisphere is located in the city center. It must be noted that Nadi and surrounding areas aren't known for the beaches. This is more of a cultural destination or starting point for your trip to Fiji. For the best beaches, you will want to venture out to the other, smaller, islands.
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 $129Nadi (Port Denarau) $204
The average daily cost (per person) in Seoul is $129, while the average daily cost in Nadi (Port Denarau) is $204. 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSeoul $54Nadi (Port Denarau) $109
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSeoul $108Nadi (Port Denarau) $218
Compare Hotels in Seoul and Nadi (Port Denarau)
Looking for a hotel in Seoul or Nadi (Port Denarau)? 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Seoul $15Nadi (Port Denarau) $9.05
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$3.61
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Short Taxi Ride$5.05
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Metro Ride$0.97
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Seoul City Pass Plus$7.21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seoul
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seoul:
- Seoul Private Transfer Airport Gangneung Jeonju Gyeongju Busan: $15
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Incheon Airport(ICN): $39
- Night Views Tour with Guide and Transfers: $41
- From Round-Trip Transfer to Dae Jang Geum Park: $50
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul - Arrival Private Transfer: $64
- Incheon Airport (ICN) Transfer to Seoul/Suwon/Seongnam/Yongin: $68
- Gimpo Airport to Seoul /Seoul to GMP Private Transfer (1-7pax): $74
- Seoul to Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) - Departure Private Transfer: $80
- Seoul Incheon Airport (ICN) to Seoul - Arrival Private Transfer: $80
- Incheon Airport Transfer service pick up drop off Seoul ~7 Pax: $89
- Gimpo International Airport to or from Seoul Private Transfer: $89
- Private Transfer Incheon Airport Seoul Korea: $90
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Nadi (Port Denarau):
- Private Departure Transfer To Nadi Airport From Your Hotel: $9.41
- Private Departure Transfer From Your Hotel To Nadi Airport (cfc approved): $9.41
- Private VIP Transfers - Nadi International Airport to All Hotels: $9.41
- Shared Transfer from Nadi Airport Fiji to Nadi area hotels: $9.41
- Private Shuttle Transfer to Nadi International Airport: $9.41
- Shared Transfer To Nadi Airport from Denarau Resorts: $9.41
- Private Transfer-Nadi International Airport to Hotels: $9.41
- Private VIP Transfers - All Hotels to Nadi International Airport: $9.41
- Private Transfer from Nadi Intl Airport to Sheraton Fiji Resort: $12
- Private Departure Transfer to Nadi Airport from Your Hotel: $13
- Private Arrival Transfer - Nadi Airport to Hotel: $14
- Nadi Airport to All Denarau Islands Resorts (Private Transfer): $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Seoul or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Prices for flights to both Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 $51Nadi (Port Denarau) $71
Typical Food Prices in Seoul
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seoul are as follows:
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Rice with Kimchi & Bacon$4.33
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Waffle$0.72
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Dippin' Dots$1.44
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Chicken Fried Rice$3.97
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Chicken Stick$1.44
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Drinking Yoghurt & Mi Chew$1.37
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Lunch Buffet$4.33
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Donut$0.72
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Mushroom Burger$3.75
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Green Tea Ice Cream$2.38
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Udon & Sushi$5.05
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Fresh Burger$3.46
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Soba Noodles Lunch$3.24
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Bibimbap Lunch$3.61
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Fried Rice$3.97
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Vietnamese Dinner$6.85
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Breakfast and Coffee for 2$6.85
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Donut$1.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seoul
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seoul.
- Guided Street Food Tour at Namdaemun Market: $45
- Seoul Night Run for Local-Favorite Korean BBQ Dinner: $50
- [Wine & K-BBQ] A Perfect Pairing Dinner in Sinchon: $51
- Korean Grandma Cooking Class l Gimbap & Kimchi Pancake l Seoul: $52
- Mangwon Market Food tour By Locals;Cheap Eats to Fancy Feast: $57
- Seoul Street Food Tour at Mangwon Market: $59
- Kimchi Dishes Cooking Class with Wine Pairing: $61
- Explore Seoul's Flavors on Group Cooking Class Adventure: $63
- Gwangjang Market Netflix Food Tour: $64
- Wine & K-BBQ: A Perfect Pairing Dinner: $65
- Korean Home Style Cooking Class in Gangnam Seoul: $66
- Street Food Tour in Jongno, Heart of Seoul: $67
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Nadi (Port Denarau).
- Capt Cook Cruises Super Saver Combo: Day Sail + Dinner Cruise: $205
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Seoul $26Nadi (Port Denarau) $33
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$5.77
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Movie Ticket$5.77
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Kimchi Museum$2.16
Tours and Activities in Seoul
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seoul are as follows:
- Seoul Ghost Tour: Self-Guided Haunted Walk: $5.92
- Seoul Self-Guided Audio Tour: $6.00
- Seoul Changdeokgung Palace Hanbok Experience Hanboknam (내국인불가): $7.10
- Gyeongbokgung Palace Web Guide and Room Escape Tour Ticket: $7.30
- Seoul Walking Tour 3h30 and 19 audio reviews: $7.43
- Bukchon Hanok Village Seoul Walking Tour with Audioguide: $7.70
- Alternative A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $7.99
- Ginseng Museum Entry Ticket with Tea Tasting: $8.91
- Gwanghwamun Tour l 120 Minutes to Understand South Korea: $10
- [Seoul] Football Faentasium Admission Ticket (내국인 불가): $10
- Skip the Line: Figure Museum W Ticket (내국인 불가): $11
- Undercity Core Techno Party Ticket: $11
Tours and Activities in Nadi (Port Denarau)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Nadi (Port Denarau) are as follows:
- garden of the sleeping giant and mudpool tour combo: $42
- FIJI: Official Sabeto Hotspring and Mudpool Tour: $47
- FIJI: Official Tifajek Mud Pool and Hot Spring Tour: $47
- Kava Factory Tour and Flavored Kava Tasting Experience: $56
- Sabeto Waterfall Tour (Nadi): $60
- Cultural Day Tour: $68
- Finding Nemo - Half Day Cruise to South Sea Island: $73
- Sabeto Hot Springs and Mud Pool Tour: $75
- Garden of Sleeping Giant Tour with Tifajek Mud Pool and Hotspring: $81
- Garden of Sleeping Giant with Sabeto Hotspring Mudpool Tour: $81
- Cultural Night Tour: $82
- Private Tour: Hot spings & Sleeping Giant Garden hiking Adventure: $82
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySeoul $12Nadi (Port Denarau) $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Seoul
Also in Seoul, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Pub Crawl: $25
- The Seoul Pub Crawl [official]: $26
- LGBTQ+ Pub Crawl and Drag Show with Local Drag Queen: $28
- Rice Wine Tasting with Sommelier - Finest Makgeolli (& Soju): $46
- Soju Tasting at Distillery: $51
- Premium Pub Crawl with Open Bottles: $57
- Craft Makgeolli Brewery Tour & Tasting Experience: $67
- Learn and Craft Makgeolli in a Traditional Brewery: $78
- From Yeongdong Day Trip with Wine Tasting and Janggu: $91
- Seoul Drinking Games, BBQ & Pub Crawl in Gangnam: $189
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Seoul and Nadi (Port Denarau), we can see that Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) is in Pacific, 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nadi (Port Denarau) 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 Nadi (Port Denarau) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Seoul or Nadi (Port Denarau)?
Seoul has a larger population, and is about 240 times larger than the population of Nadi (Port Denarau). When comparing the sizes of Seoul and Nadi (Port Denarau), 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.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.