Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Tartu?
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 Tartu or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Trying to figure out where to travel next? This travel comparison between Tartu and Busan (Pusan) can help. It includes a travel cost comparison in addition to other factors. For many travelers, the cost of a destination is a primary consideration when choosing where to go.
Where Should I go: Tartu or Busan (Pusan)?
Tartu
Tartu is a university town that is also the second largest city in Estonia. It has a population of about 100,000 and dates back to 1030, making it the oldest city in the country. The Emajogi River passes through town and it has a lovely old town that's pleasant to explore. The city is a great place to see day to day life in Estonia. It is a very real town with people going about their daily lives. If you find yourself here when the weather is nice, you'll be greeted by crowds of happy locals out enjoying the weather. They make full use of the warm, sunny weather with festivals, events, and concerts during the summer. This is easily the most fun and eventful time to visit the city.
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 Estonia, The Best Budget Tours to Estonia, 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 dayTartu €132Busan (Pusan) €82
The average daily cost (per person) in Tartu is €132, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is €82. 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 Tartu and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personTartu €47Busan (Pusan) €31
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomTartu €94Busan (Pusan) €62
Compare Hotels in Tartu and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Tartu 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: Tartu Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Tartu €27Busan (Pusan) €16
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $123
- Private Transfer From Busan to Incheon or Seoul or GyeongJu city: $100
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $65
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $65
- Private Transfer – Anywhere in Busan, including Airport & Station: $65
Is it cheaper to fly into Tartu or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Tartu 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 dayTartu €65Busan (Pusan) €35
Typical Food Prices in Tartu
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Tartu:
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Danishes€0.76
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Lunch for Two€4.93
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Ice Cream€1.27
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Cookies€0.51
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Coffee & Cake€3.47
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's€3.51
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Carp Bread€0.57
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Busan (Pusan)
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Busan (Pusan).
- Busan Traditional Market Food Tour: $48
- Busan Bites Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Vegan Friendly Korean Food Cooking Class: $100
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan: $104
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $106
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Tartu €16Busan (Pusan) €15
Typical Entertainment Prices in Tartu
For Tartu, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Art Museum ticket€0.95
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Movie Ticket€3.47
Tours and Activities in Tartu
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Tartu.
- Around Viljandi bike tour: $30
- TARTU COUNTRY: SLED DOG TOUR AND KENNEL VISIT: $141
- Private Horse-Drawn Sleigh Adventures: $214
- Charming Viljandi Private Walking Tour for Couples: $259
- Magical Tartu Romantic Private Walking Tour: $751
- Dazzling Tartu City Cultural Private Walking Tour: $751
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: $55
- (Guaranteed Return) Busan Shore Excursion for Cruise Guests: $67
- (On-Time Return) Busan Cruise Shore Excursion for Small Group: $89
- (Return Assurance) Busan Small Group Cruise Shore Excursion: $87
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $31
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $17
- Busan City Tour Including Gamcheon Culture village and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple: $282
- Busan Cruise Port – Premium Small Group Tour (Max 6 Guests): $99
- Busan Cruise Shore Excursion: City Highlights and Food Taste Tour: $73
- Busan Day Tour with Pickup at the KTX Station-Family Couple Alone: $76
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayTartu €16Busan (Pusan) €9.12
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 with Traditional Korean Pub Experience: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Tartu and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Tartu is more expensive. And not only is Busan (Pusan) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Tartu 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 Tartu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Tartu 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 Tartu Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Tartu or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 40 times larger than the population of Tartu. When comparing the sizes of Tartu 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 Tartu or Busan (Pusan)?
Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
Should I visit Tartu or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Tartu during the summer are popular places to visit. Most visitors come to Tartu for the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In July, Tartu is generally cooler than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 17°C (62°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
It's quite sunny in Tartu. In the summer, Tartu often gets more sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 265 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 166 hours of full sun.
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Tartu usually gets less rain in July than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyTartu 17°C (62°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Tartu and Busan (Pusan). The autumn months attract visitors to Tartu because of the shopping scene and the natural beauty of the area.
Tartu is much colder than Busan (Pusan) in the autumn. The daily temperature in Tartu averages around 6°C (43°F) in October, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 18°C (65°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Busan (Pusan) this time of the year. Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during autumn. Tartu gets 86 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 202 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Tartu usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 52 mm (2 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberTartu 6°C (43°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Tartu as well as Busan (Pusan). The shopping scene and the cuisine are the main draw to Tartu this time of year.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Busan (Pusan). It's quite cold in Tartu in the winter. In the winter, Tartu is much colder than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the winter temperatures in Tartu in January average around -7°C (19°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 3°C (38°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In the winter, Tartu often gets less sunshine than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 36 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Busan (Pusan) receives 200 hours of full sun.
Tartu usually gets less rain in January than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryTartu -7°C (19°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Tartu or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Tartu are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. Many travelers come to Tartu for the natural beauty.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Tartu. In April, Tartu is generally much colder than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Tartu average around 5°C (41°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Tartu usually receives less sunshine than Busan (Pusan) during spring. Tartu gets 180 hours of sunny skies, while Busan (Pusan) receives 196 hours of full sun in the spring.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Busan (Pusan). In April, Tartu usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Tartu gets 33 mm (1.3 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 AprilTartu 5°C (41°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Tartu
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | -7°C (19°F) | 29 mm (1.1 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | -6°C (20°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | -2°C (29°F) | 26 mm (1 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 11°C (53°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 17°C (62°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 16°C (61°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 11°C (52°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 6°C (43°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 1°C (33°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | -4°C (25°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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.