Japan vs South Korea: which trip costs less?
South Korea is cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $115 per traveler versus $218 in Japan, around 47% less. Two weeks at mid-range cost $1,610 versus $3,052, excluding flights.
Side-by-side daily and trip costs per traveler
| Cost | Japan | South Korea |
|---|---|---|
| Budget per day | $90 | $50 |
| Budget 7 days | $630 | $350 |
| Budget 14 days | $1,260 | $700 |
| Mid-range per day | $218 | $115 |
| Mid-range 7 days | $1,526 | $805 |
| Mid-range 14 days | $3,052 | $1,610 |
| Luxury per day | $605 | $260 |
| Luxury 7 days | $4,235 | $1,820 |
| Luxury 14 days | $8,470 | $3,640 |
Recorded averages for accommodation, food, local transport and activities. Currencies are shown as recorded and never converted.
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Japan vs South Korea questions
- Is Japan or South Korea cheaper to visit?
- South Korea is cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $115 per traveler versus $218 in Japan, around 47% less. Two weeks at mid-range cost $1,610 versus $3,052, excluding flights.
- How much is a budget day in Japan?
- About $90 per traveler for accommodation, food, local transport and activities.
- How much is a budget day in South Korea?
- About $50 per traveler for accommodation, food, local transport and activities.
- Do these costs include flights?
- No. Flights, visas and insurance are excluded for both countries.