Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Yogyakarta?
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 Yogyakarta or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Yogyakarta or Busan (Pusan)? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city has activities that align with your interests along with knowing which is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the details and the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Where Should I go: Yogyakarta or Busan (Pusan)?
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta, also called Yogya, Jogja, and Jogjakarta, is Java's hub of culture and art, and is the top-visited destination on the island. While Jakarta is the most populated and industrially-developed city in Indonesia, Yogya has managed to progress without losing its cultural charm, as illustrated in its well-kept traditional Indonesian architecture.
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 Adventure Tours to Indonesia, The Best Eco Tours in Indonesia, The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul.
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Yogyakarta Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayYogyakarta $59Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Yogyakarta is $59, while the average daily cost in Busan (Pusan) is $104. 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 Yogyakarta and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personYogyakarta $33Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomYogyakarta $66Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Yogyakarta and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Yogyakarta 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: Yogyakarta Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Yogyakarta $1.20Busan (Pusan) $20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Yogyakarta
Also for Yogyakarta, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer Airport Yogyakarta (JOG) to All City Destination: $7.00
- Yogyakarta Airport: Private Transfer To/ From The Hotels: $12
- YIA Airport Private Transfer: $12
- Indonesia: Yogyakarta Airport Transfer: $14
- From Roundtrip Transfer to Borobudur Temple: $15
- Private Airport Transfer YIA: $22
- Private Transfer Airport Jogyakarta ( Adisucipto ): $25
- Borobudur 5-hour Tour with Climb-up & Transfers: $25
- Borobudur ClimbUP Afternoon Guided and transfer: $26
- Yogyakarta Airport Transfer (For 1-4 person): $27
- Yogyakarta Airport Transfer (For 1-4 person): $27
- Private Transfer from Yogyakarta Airport YIA To City Center: $28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private VIP Airport or Hotel Transfers in Busan: $300
- Private Transfer from Busan hotels to Busan Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan city hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Busan to Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $68
- Busan hotels to Busan Airport (PUS) - Departure Private Transfer: $62
- Busan Private Transfer: Airport & KTX Stn. to/from Hotel in Busan: $79
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Arrival Private Transfer: $68
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $124
Is it cheaper to fly into Yogyakarta or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Yogyakarta 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 dayYogyakarta $18Busan (Pusan) $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Ramayana Show with Transfer, Entry Fee & Dinner: $13
- Night Walking & Street Food Tour: $21
- Guided City Walk and Food Tour: $23
- Morning Walk and Food Tour: $23
- Ramayana Ballet Performance with Optional Dinner: $28
- Nighttime Walk and Food Tour: $32
- Cooking Class with Market Visit and Hotel Pickup: $33
- Small-Group Walking and Food Tour by Night in Yogyakarta: $34
- Prawirotaman Night Food Tour: $35
- 3-hour Cooking Class with Market Tour: $35
- Yogyakarta Cooking Class and Market Tour: $35
- Countryside Cycling and Cooking Class Experience: $39
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.46
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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).
- Autumn Special: 2 Activities + Dinner Only 4 Exclusive Dates: $50
- Busan Bites Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Kimchi Kitchens Busan Food Tour with 10+ Tastings: $88
- Busan Seafood Tour : Jagalchi market Seafood Tour & Dinner: $110
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $114
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Yogyakarta $14Busan (Pusan) $20
Tours and Activities in Yogyakarta
For Yogyakarta, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Chicken Church at Karangrejo Village Admission Ticket: $1.74
- Obelix Hills Entry Ticket: $2.18
- Indonesia: Ratu Boko Temple Entrance ticket: $4.03
- YOGYAKARTA CITY TOUR,SULTAN PALACE,WATER CASTLE AND CRAFTS.: $6.23
- Prambanan Temple Afternoon Tour: $12
- Half Day Keraton and Taman Sari Tour: $13
- Indonesia: Borobudur Temple Entrance Ticket: $14
- Prambanan Temple: Half-Day Guided Tour From Yogyakarta: $14
- Jomblang Cave & Pindul Cave Adventur Tour: $15
- Borobudur(Guarantee Climb up) Shared Guide Tour: $15
- Yogayakarta : Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour: $15
- Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Tour with Lunch: $15
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: $59
- 7 Highlights Gyeongju City One Day Group Tour from Busan: $55
- A Comprehensive Small-Group Busan Tour with Hotel Pickup: $58
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $34
- BTS Landmarks Private Car Tour in Busan with a Licensed Guide: $170
- Best of Busan Day Tour: Coast, Culture and Local Markets: $36
- Busan City Top Attractions Tour with Haeundae Blueline Park: $34
- Busan Cruise Port – Premium Small Group Tour (Max 6 Guests): $99
- Busan Cruise Shore Excursion with Guaranteed On-Time Return: $48
- Busan Cruise Shore Excursion: City Highlights and Food Taste Tour: $73
- Busan Daily Private Tour with Hotel Pickup: $150
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayYogyakarta $4.44Busan (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 Social Pub Crawl: $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Yogyakarta and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Yogyakarta much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Yogyakarta would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Yogyakarta 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 Busan (Pusan) would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Busan (Pusan) than you might in Yogyakarta.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Yogyakarta Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Yogyakarta or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Yogyakarta. When comparing the sizes of Yogyakarta 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.
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.