Quick Verdict
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Traveler type
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Solo budget traveler
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15 hostels, avg 9.1 rating
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15 hostels, avg 9.2 rating
Couple on a budget
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Private rooms avg $77/night
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Private rooms avg $70/night
Digital nomad
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Coffee $3.12, dorms avg $29
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Coffee $3.26, dorms avg $21
Nightlife seeker
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Beer $2.65, 15 hostels
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Beer $2.25, 15 hostels
First-time Europer
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29 attractions
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24 attractions
Cost Comparison
Daily Budget
| Tier | ๐ฏ๐ต Osaka | ๐น๐ญ Phuket | You Save / day |
|---|---|---|---|
brokepackr Dorm bed ยท street food ยท free activities | $โ26 cheaper | $โ26 | $0/day |
backpackr Mix of dorm & private ยท restaurants | $40 cheaper | $51 | $11/day |
flashpackr Private rooms ยท dining out ยท some tours | $75 cheaper | $91 | $16/day |
Price Intelligence
Seasonal Price Curve
Everyday Costs
Cost of Living
| Item | ๐ฏ๐ต Osaka | ๐น๐ญ Phuket |
|---|---|---|
| ๐ฅStreet food meal Local market, street stall | $โ6.61 2% less | $โ6.76 |
| ๐ฝ๏ธMid-range meal Sit-down restaurant, one person | $โ16.30 32% less | $โ24.12 |
| ๐บBeer (local draft) 500ml at a bar | $โ2.65 | $โ2.25 15% less |
| โCoffee Espresso or flat white | $โ3.12 4% less | $โ3.26 |
| ๐Single metro / bus Standard single ticket | $โ1.59 | $โ1.53 4% less |
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Our Verdict + Hostel Quality
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Osaka
Japan
48
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $29/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (29 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelRally S Craft Beer And Guesthouse (9.9)
Annual dorm avg$โ29/night
Total hostels15
๐น๐ญโผ
Phuket
Thailand
40
BDI: Fair
Brokepackr Deal Indexโข
Higher dorm prices (avg $21/night). Strong hostel scene (15 hostels). Plenty to see (24 attractions).
Hostel Quality
Avg guest rating8.5
Top-rated hostelMt Friend Hostel Phuket Town (9.6)
Annual dorm avg$โ21/night
Total hostels15
Entry Requirements
Visa & Entry
Passport
๐ฏ๐ต Osaka
๐น๐ญ Phuket
๐ช๐บ EU / EEA
No data
Visa Free (60d)
๐บ๐ธ US
No data
Visa Free (60d)
๐ฌ๐ง UK
No data
Visa Free (60d)
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
No data
Visa Free (60d)
๐จ๐ฆ Canada
No data
Visa Free (60d)
Flights
Getting There
City to City
Getting Between Osaka & Phuket
Climate
Weather & Best Time to Visit
ยฐC ยท mm
๐ฏ๐ต Osaka
19ยฐC
High
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10ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 131mm/month
Best months: Apr
๐น๐ญ Phuket
30ยฐC
High
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28ยฐC
Low
๐ง Rainfall: 131mm/month
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar
Things To Do
Top Attractions
๐ฏ๐ต Osaka
1. Osaka Contemporary Art Center
2. Osaka Prefectural Museum of Kamigata Comedโฆ
3. Shiba Ryotaro memorial museum
4. ไธ็ใฎ่ฒฏ้็ฎฑๅ็ฉ้คจ
5. ๅคง้ชๅๆฅญๅคงๅญฆๅๆฅญๅฒๅ็ฉ้คจ
๐น๐ญ Phuket
1. Bouddha couchรฉ
2. Chartered Bank Intersection
3. Hongsyok house
4. Kaokard Viewpoint Tower
5. Kathu Cobra Show
Common Questions
FAQ
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