Which place is cheaper, Busan (Pusan) or Luxor?
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 Luxor or Busan (Pusan)?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Should I visit Luxor 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: Luxor or Busan (Pusan)?
Luxor
Egypt is surely on the top of every history lover's bucket list. Nowhere is the history more engrossing than in Luxor. From amazing monuments dating back to ancient Thebes to rows of temples up the Nile, this remarkable city is full the stories of past greatness.
The East Bank – or the central part of Luxor Township – is the hotbed for tourism. This is where most of the hotels and resorts are, while the West Bank is home to the ancient ruins and archaeological wonders you'll want to explore.
Before traveling to Egypt, be sure to check on the current affairs and political climate. It could have a major effect on the amount of tourists visiting, and, if conditions are too dangerous, you may want to reschedule. Also note, ladies, to avoid any issues, dress modestly. This is a very conservative region of the world. The less skin showing, the better.
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 Sightseeing Tours in Egypt, The Best Luxury Tours to Egypt, 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 dayLuxor $33Busan (Pusan) $104
The average daily cost (per person) in Luxor is $33, 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 Luxor and Busan (Pusan) in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personLuxor $11Busan (Pusan) $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomLuxor $22Busan (Pusan) $78
Compare Hotels in Luxor and Busan (Pusan)
Looking for a hotel in Luxor 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: Luxor Hotel Prices and Busan (Pusan) Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Luxor $5.64Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Luxor
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Luxor:
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Taxi Ride$0.42
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Luxor
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Luxor:
- Private transfer from/to Luxor train station: $5.00
- Cheap trip : Private transfer from luxor railway station to your hotel: $5.13
- "Pet-Friendly Private Transfer: Luxor Station to Hotel": $6.00
- Private Transfer from & to Luxor Airport from Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.00
- Seamless Transfers Between Luxor Airport & Your Hotel: $6.65
- Private Transfer from Luxor Airport to Any Hotel in Luxor: $6.90
- Luxor Airport to Aswan, Hurghada Transfer pickup/drop off 1 Way: $7.00
- Pick up Transfers From Luxor Airport To Luxor Hotels: $7.50
- Departure Transfer from Luxor Hotels to Luxor airport: $8.00
- Private Luxury Cars for Luxor Airport Arrival, Departure Transfer: $8.00
- Private Arrival Transfer from Luxor Airport to Luxor Hotels: $8.00
- Luxor Private Transfer Hotel to Airport or vice versa: $8.00
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Busan (Pusan)
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Busan (Pusan):
- Busan Airport to Busan Hotels Round-Trip Private Transfer: $125
- Busan Gimhae Airport (PUS) to Busan - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $137
- Private Transfer Gaimhae Airport to Busan City: $85
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Cruise Port to Busan Int Airport(PUS): $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Int Airport(PUS) to Busan Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Busan Port to Busan Gimhae Int Airport(PUS): $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Luxor or Busan (Pusan)?
Prices for flights to both Busan (Pusan) and Luxor 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 dayLuxor $16Busan (Pusan) $44
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Luxor
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Luxor.
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing: $31
- Riding a felucca at Sunset and Dinner an Egyptian House in Luxor: $40
- 3 Hours Culinary Journey with Family Food Tour in Luxor: $40
- Luxor City Private Walking and Food Tour: $50
- Dinner on the River Nile with Belly Dancing in luxor: $60
- Saray El Nile restaurant Dinner : $60
- Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on a Luxor Nile River Boat: $60
- Karnak Sound And Light Show With Dinner, Felucca : $64
- private day in east bank & dendera with dinner on boat: $86
- Luxor Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show with Dinner and Transfers: $95
- Egyptian cooking class and Luxor museum : $120
- Full day trip west Bank, Dandara and dinner on a boat.: $128
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Luxor $10Busan (Pusan) $20
Typical Entertainment Prices in Luxor
Here are a few typical costs in Luxor for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Boat Ride (for 2)$0.57
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Temple Karnak for Two$2.73
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Camel Ride for Two$1.26
Tours and Activities in Luxor
Here are a few actual costs in Luxor for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Full tour to Karnak and Luxor temples, and felucca: $5.00
- Private Tour Shopping in Luxor City : $6.00
- Historic Corniche Walking Experience with Refreshment: $8.00
- Half Day Tour: Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple & Mamnon: $9.00
- Tour in the East Bank of Luxor: $9.00
- Karnak Sound and Light Display Tour in Luxor (Private): $9.00
- Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show Experience in Luxor: $9.00
- 4 Hour Private East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Private Day Tour: $10
- Private Half-Day tour to Karnak temple: $10
- Half Day East Bank Tour to Luxor and Karnak Temples: $10
- Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple Day Tour: $10
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayLuxor $3.10Busan (Pusan) $12
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Luxor and Busan (Pusan), we can see that Busan (Pusan) is more expensive. And not only is Luxor much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Luxor is in Africa 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 Luxor would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Luxor 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 Luxor.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Luxor Expensive? and Is Busan (Pusan) Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Luxor or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a larger population, and is about 9 times larger than the population of Luxor. When comparing the sizes of Luxor 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 Luxor or Busan (Pusan)?
Busan (Pusan) has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Luxor experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Luxor or Busan (Pusan) in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Luxor and Busan (Pusan). Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Luxor year-round.
It's very hot in Luxor this time of the year. Luxor is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the summer. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 33°C (91°F) in July, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 25°C (77°F).
Busan (Pusan) receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Luxor usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 257 mm (10.1 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyLuxor 33°C (91°F)Busan (Pusan) 25°C (77°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Busan (Pusan) in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Luxor as well as Busan (Pusan). Luxor attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In the autumn, Luxor is a little warmer than Busan (Pusan). Typically, the autumn temperatures in Luxor in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Busan (Pusan) averages at about 18°C (65°F).
Luxor usually gets less rain in October than Busan (Pusan). Luxor gets 1 mm (0 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberLuxor 25°C (77°F)Busan (Pusan) 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Busan (Pusan) in the Winter?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Luxor are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Luxor throughout the year.
The weather in Busan (Pusan) can be very cold. In January, Luxor is generally much warmer than Busan (Pusan). Daily temperatures in Luxor average around 14°C (57°F), and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 3°C (38°F).
In January, Luxor usually receives less rain than Busan (Pusan). Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryLuxor 14°C (57°F)Busan (Pusan) 3°C (38°F)
Should I visit Luxor or Busan (Pusan) in the Spring?
Both Busan (Pusan) and Luxor during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Luxor because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
Luxor is much warmer than Busan (Pusan) in the spring. The daily temperature in Luxor averages around 25°C (77°F) in April, and Busan (Pusan) fluctuates around 14°C (57°F).
Busan (Pusan) gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Luxor usually gets less rain in April than Busan (Pusan). Luxor gets 0 mm (0 in) of rain, while Busan (Pusan) receives 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilLuxor 25°C (77°F)Busan (Pusan) 14°C (57°F)
Typical Weather for Busan (Pusan) and Luxor
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 14°C (57°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 3°C (38°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Feb | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 5°C (40°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Mar | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 9°C (48°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Apr | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Jun | 32°C (90°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 33°C (91°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 257 mm (10.1 in) |
| Aug | 31°C (88°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Sep | 30°C (86°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 187 mm (7.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm (0 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 20°C (68°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 0 mm (0 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 24 mm (0.9 in) |
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