Which place is cheaper, Amritsar or Beirut?
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 Beirut or Amritsar?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Beirut and Amritsar. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Beirut or Amritsar?
Beirut
Some travelers are seeking the hustle, bustle and posh atmosphere that only comes from a big city. Those travelers should have Beirut, Lebanon at the top of their list. The capital city is jam packed with 2.1 million people that are constantly on the go. As the commercial and financial hub of Lebanon, this city is fast-paced, fashion conscious and always ready for a night on the town.
Amritsar
Amritsar is a holy city of the Sikh religion, named "holy pool of nectar" for the pool around the base of the Golden Temple complex. This complex is the city's main attraction, bringing pilgrims from all over to bathe in the waters of the sacred pool and visit the sacred temple.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Food and Culinary Tours in India, and The Best Photography Tours in India.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesAmritsar Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Amritsar $59
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Amritsar is $59. 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 Beirut and Amritsar in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Amritsar $20
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Amritsar $40
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Amritsar
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Amritsar? 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: Beirut Hotel Prices and Amritsar Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Amritsar $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.99
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Private Airport Arrival Pick Up & Transfer to your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Amritsar
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Amritsar:
- Private Transfer from Amritsar to Amritsar Raja Sansi (ATQ) Airport: $38
- Half Day city tour with Lunch & transfers: $60
- Amritsar to Dharamshala Tour (One Way Transfer): $80
- Affordable Amritsar airport transfer: $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Amritsar?
Prices for flights to both Amritsar and Beirut 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 dayBeirut $1.23Amritsar $29
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Authentic Lebanese Virtual Cooking Class Live from Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Amritsar
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Amritsar.
- Amritsar Food Tour: $29
- Wagah Border Retreat Ceremony With Traditional Dinner: $45
- Private Farm-Fresh Punjabi Cooking Class in Amritsar: $136
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Amritsar $13
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | From Beirut: $30
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off Citysightseeing Tour & Audio Guide: $30
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Small Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Small Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
Tours and Activities in Amritsar
Here are a few actual costs in Amritsar for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Tour! City Tour , Village Tour, Food n Heritage Walk Tour: $109
- A Day Trip of Amritsar Golden City from Delhi with Flight Tickets: $60
- Amritsar (Golden Temple & Wagah) with Village 2 Days Tour: $57
- Amritsar 1 Day Guided Tour-Golden Temple, Jalliawala Bagh, Wagah: $48
- Amritsar 1 Day Sightseeing with Wagah Border: $32
- Amritsar 1 Day Tour: Golden Temple, Jalianwala Bagh, Wagah Border: $49
- Amritsar 2-Day Golden Temple & Heritage Tour from Delhi: $797
- Amritsar City Tour ( EXCLUDING WAGAH BORDER): $48
- Amritsar City Tour ( Including Wagah Border Ceremony): $54
- Amritsar City Tour (Private Half Day Tour): $48
- Amritsar City Tour with Golden Temple & Wagha Border: $27
- Amritsar Day Tour - Golden Temple / Jallianwala Bagh / Wagah: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Amritsar $12
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · St Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $178
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Amritsar, we can see that Amritsar is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Beirut is in Middle East and Amritsar 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 Beirut would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Beirut 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 Amritsar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Amritsar than you might in Beirut.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Beirut Expensive? and Is Amritsar Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Amritsar?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 75% larger than the population of Amritsar. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Amritsar, 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 Beirut or Amritsar?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Amritsar in the Summer?
Both Amritsar and Beirut during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Amritsar year-round.
Amritsar gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Amritsar. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 206 mm (8.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Amritsar, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Amritsar. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 215 hours of full sun.
Amritsar can become quite hot in the summer. In the summer, Beirut is cooler than Amritsar. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Amritsar averages at about 33°C (91°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Amritsar 33°C (91°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Amritsar in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Amritsar. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Amritsar attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Beirut usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Amritsar this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Amritsar during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 252 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Amritsar. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Amritsar fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Amritsar 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Amritsar in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Amritsar. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Amritsar throughout the year.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Amritsar. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 23 mm (0.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Amritsar. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Amritsar receives 181 hours of full sun.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Amritsar in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Amritsar fluctuates around 14°C (58°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Amritsar 14°C (58°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Amritsar in the Spring?
Both Amritsar and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Amritsar because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Amritsar. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Amritsar receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Amritsar. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Amritsar during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Amritsar receives 265 hours of full sun in the spring.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Amritsar. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Amritsar averages at about 28°C (83°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Amritsar 28°C (83°F)
Typical Weather for Amritsar and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 35°C (96°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 206 mm (8.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 32°C (90°F) | 178 mm (7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 19 mm (0.7 in) |
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.