Which place is cheaper, Berlin or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Berlin?
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 Berlin. 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 Berlin?
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.
Berlin
Berlin is the capital and largest city in Germany. As such, travelers can expect typical European prices for everything from hotels to food to sights and attractions. While it's possible to experience this city on a cheaper budget, don't expect to get much without paying a decent amount.
With a population of about 4.5 million, Berlin is a very international city that is well known for its high level of tolerance, an eclectic nightlife, an artistic vibe and many historical sights. There are museums, palaces and landmarks spread throughout the city. Despite having a significant amount of damage during the last few years of World War II, Berlin has been rebuilt with an interesting diversity of architecture styles. This is particularly true after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. Architecture in the city represents many different historical periods ranging from medieval buildings through modern, glass structures.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Germany, and The Best Cultural Tours in Germany.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Berlin $147
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Berlin is $147. 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 Berlin in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Berlin $68
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Berlin $136
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Berlin
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Berlin? 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 Berlin Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Berlin $19
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Berlin
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Berlin:
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Short Trip Metro Ticket$1.50
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Bahn Ticket$3.21
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Short Taxi Ride$21
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Berlin
Also for Berlin, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin HTL-APT (SXF): $300
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Berlin APT-HTL (SXF): $300
- Skip-the-line Charlottenburg Palace Private Tour & Transfers: $205
- Round Trip Private Transfer Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Berlin by Business Car: $258
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague with Terezin Concentration Camp stop: $268
- Private transfer from Berlin to Prague: $732
- Private arrival OR departure transfer from/to airport of Berlin: $142
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Sedan Car: $103
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Van: $114
- Private Transfer: Brandenburg Airport BER to Berlin in Luxury Car: $120
- Private Transfer: Berlin to River Cruise Dock Nuremberg - Port/Harbor transport: $263
- Private Transfer: Berlin to Brandenburg Airport BER in Sedan Car: $103
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Berlin?
Prices for flights to both Berlin 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 $0.71Berlin $56
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: $30
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Authentic Lebanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with Tania's Family in Beirut: $100
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
Typical Food Prices in Berlin
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Berlin:
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Sandwich and Coffee To Go$5.36
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Turkish Sandwich$2.14
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Currywurst$2.14
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2 Pho Noodles$9.64
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Restaurant Dinner and Beers (for 2)$64
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Mauer Park (2)$12
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Coffees at Impala$8.36
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- English Comedy Ticket including Pizza in Berlin Mitte: $18
- English Stand-Up Comedy with Pizza and Shots: $19
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $27
- Hard Rock Cafe Berlin With Set Lunch or Dinner : $34
- Berlin Mitte kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- Kreuzberg kulinarisch – Die Food Tour: $48
- No Diet Club - Street Food Tour with many Tastings !: $59
- Evening Yacht Cruise with Aperitif & Optional Dinner: $64
- Evening Food Tour by Bike: $70
- Sicilian Cooking Workshop with unlimited drinks: $70
- Sharing plate food tour in Berlin: $76
- Dinner Cruise on the Spree with Prosecco: $80
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Berlin $24
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
- 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $289
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Group Tour: $95
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut 3 museums + mini walking tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Berlin
For Berlin, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Berlin Zoo (2)$21
Tours and Activities in Berlin
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Berlin.
- East Berlin and the Berlin Wall 2-Hour Walking Tour : $22
- Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp Memorial Tour from Berlin: $32
- (E) Bike Tour for Non Bikers option Rickshaw Shared Guide: $48
- 1-Hour Segway Discovery Tour Berlin: $49
- 2 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $74
- 2 Hours E-Scooter Tour: $60
- 2-Hour Private Berlin Walking Tour, Berlin in the Third Reich and Cold War: $213
- 3 Hours Berlin City Guided Electric Trike Tour: $91
- 3-Hour Alternative Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $35
- 3-Hour Private Berlin Bike Tour: Vibes of Berlin: $185
- 3D Adventure black light mini golf (Berlin): $22
- 4 Hours 2 Person Highlights Berlin Rickshaw Tour with Guide : $207
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Berlin $18
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $103
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
Typical Alcohol Prices in Berlin
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Berlin from other travelers:
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Drinks at a Show$15
Sample the Local Flavors in Berlin
Also in Berlin, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- VIP Pub Crawl with Drinks and Challenges: $16
- brewery tour with beer tasting: $19
- Vagabund Brauerei Beer Tasting & Guided Brewery Tour: $24
- Pub Crawl with Skip-the-Line Club Entry: $24
- Berlin Pub Crawl and Nightlife Clubbing tour: $33
- The Showgirls of Burlesque: $46
- Showgirls of Burlesque Entry Ticket: $70
- Berlin:sunset boat trip with Argentine wine tasting and food: $215
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $251
- German Wine Tasting Tour at the Best Wine Bars in Berlin: $255
- Bachelor(ette) Party with Pub Crawl: $404
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Berlin, we can see that Berlin 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 Berlin 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 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 Berlin would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Berlin 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 Berlin Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Berlin?
Berlin has a larger population, and is about 79% larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Berlin, 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 Berlin?
Berlin has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Beirut experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Beirut or Berlin in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Berlin. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, most visitors come to Berlin for the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
Beirut is a little warmer than Berlin in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Berlin fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Berlin this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 227 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Berlin. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Berlin 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Berlin in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Berlin. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Berlin because of the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In the autumn, Beirut is much warmer than Berlin. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Berlin averages at about 10°C (50°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 106 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Berlin. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Berlin 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Berlin in the Winter?
Both Berlin and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Berlin this time of year.
It's quite cold in Berlin in the winter. In January, Beirut is generally much warmer than Berlin. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Berlin fluctuates around -0°C (31°F).
Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Berlin during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Berlin receives 42 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Berlin. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Berlin -0°C (31°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Berlin in the Spring?
Both Berlin and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many travelers come to Berlin for the activities around the city.
Beirut is much warmer than Berlin in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Berlin fluctuates around 9°C (47°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Berlin. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Berlin receives 160 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Berlin. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Berlin receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Berlin 9°C (47°F)
Typical Weather for Berlin and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -0°C (31°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 57 mm (2.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 48 mm (1.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (35°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
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