Which place is cheaper, Innsbruck or Busan (Pusan)?
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 Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck?
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.
Innsbruck
Innsbruck is conveniently located near Munich, Germany and northern Italy, making it a centrally located base for seeing the Alps. Innsbruck is also a haven for winter sports and has twice hosted the Winter Olympics. The scenery is stunning and the skiing is world class. It is known as the largest ski resort in the Alps. Innsbruck was also a big contributor to the rise in snowboarding popularity during the 1990's. Snowboarding is still a huge past time in the area, and there is a very vibrant subculture of snowboarders that remains in the area. During the winter months, there are a stream of almost constant events that cater to skiers and winter sports fans, as well as adrenaline junkies. Innsbruck is also home to two different universities and a few smaller colleges, giving the city a youthful vibe with a very vibrant and enthusiastic nightlife.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to South Korea, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Vienna, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Salzburg.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBusan (Pusan) $104Innsbruck $185
The average daily cost (per person) in Busan (Pusan) is $104, while the average daily cost in Innsbruck is $185. 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 Busan (Pusan) and Innsbruck in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBusan (Pusan) $39Innsbruck $89
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBusan (Pusan) $78Innsbruck $178
Compare Hotels in Busan (Pusan) and Innsbruck
Looking for a hotel in Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck? 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: Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices and Innsbruck Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Busan (Pusan) $20Innsbruck $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $125
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Innsbruck
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Innsbruck:
- Innsbruck Swarovski Crystal Worlds Ticket and Transfer: $42
- Innsbruck to Innsbruck Airport (INN) - Departure Private Transfer: $66
- Innsbruck Private Transfer from Innsbruck Airport to City centre: $68
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld - Arrival Private Transfer: $72
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Längenfeld-Round-Trip Private Transfer: $101
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Mayrhofen - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Alpbach - Arrival Private Transfer: $126
- Innsbruck Airport(INN) to Innsbruck - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $131
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Soelden - Arrival Private Transfer: $167
- St. Anton am Arlberg to Innsbruck Airport(INN)-Departure Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to Kitzbühel/SkiWelt - Arrival Transfer: $167
- Innsbruck Airport (INN) to St.Anton am Arlberg - Arrival Transfer: $168
Is it cheaper to fly into Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck?
Prices for flights to both Innsbruck and Busan (Pusan) 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 dayBusan (Pusan) $44Innsbruck $81
Typical Food Prices in Busan (Pusan)
Some typical examples of dining costs in Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
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McDonald's$4.43
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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: $53
- Busan Tailored Korean cooking class (Vegan OK)with market tour: $95
- Busan seafood tour : Cod Auction and Clam Auction in Winter: $99
- Korean cooking class in Haeundae, Busan : $100
- Busan Local Food Cooking Class with Market Tour: $114
Typical Food Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of dining costs in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Soup for Lunch$4.40
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Pasta Lunch$9.62
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Innsbruck
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Innsbruck.
- Walking Traditional Food Tour: $163
- A Walking Food Tour with Full Meal by Do Eat Better: $166
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Busan (Pusan) $20Innsbruck $23
Tours and Activities in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Busan (Pusan) are as follows:
- Busan Dynamic Maze Discount Ticket Foreigner Only: $12
- Museum 1 Exhibition Ticket in Busan (내국인 불가): $12
- Busan CLUBD OASIS Spa and Water Park Ticket: $15
- Busan Yacht Tour with Music: $26
- Japanese Occupation and Korean War Historical Tour in Busan: $29
- Full-Day Tour Unmissable things to do in Busan: $38
- Busan 9 Highlights Tour: $40
- Eden Valley Ski and Snowboard Tour from Busan : $41
- Jinhae Cherry Blossom Day trip from Busan - A Spring Adventure!: $47
- Naejangsan Fall Foliage Tour from Busan with Seoul Drop-off: $47
- Authentic Busan Full-Day City Highlights Tour: $48
- Busan Full-Day City Tour with Gamcheon Village, Sea Temple & more: $49
Typical Entertainment Prices in Innsbruck
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Innsbruck are as follows:
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Schloss Ambras Entrance$9.39
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Botanical Garden Entrance Fee$2.35
Tours and Activities in Innsbruck
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Innsbruck are as follows:
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.77
- Innsbruck Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.40
- Innsbruck Self-Guided Audio Experience: $9.00
- Innsbruck Exploration Game and City Tour on your Phone: $9.57
- The Golden Roof and Imperial A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Innsbruck English Audio Tour with Quizzes on your Phone: $10
- Bergisel Ski Jump Arena Entrance Ticket in Innsbruck: $12
- Bergisel Olympia Ski Jump Arena Ticket: $13
- Swarovski Exclusive Guided Tour with Drink & Gift: $14
- Skip the Line: Ambras Castle in Innsbruck Entrance Ticket: $14
- Hungerburg: Roundtrip Funicular Tickets from Innsbruck: $15
- Alpenzoo Entrance Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBusan (Pusan) $12Innsbruck $23
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Busan (Pusan) and Innsbruck, we can see that Innsbruck is more expensive. And not only is Busan (Pusan) much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Busan (Pusan) is in Asia and Innsbruck is in Europe, 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 Innsbruck would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Innsbruck 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 Busan (Pusan) Expensive? and Is Innsbruck Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Busan (Pusan) or Innsbruck?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 30 times larger than the population of Innsbruck. When comparing the sizes of Busan (Pusan) and Innsbruck, 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.