Which place is cheaper, Calgary 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 Calgary?
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 Calgary. 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 Calgary?
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.
Calgary
Calgary is the largest city in Alberta and, located at the edge of the prairie and foothills, it is a gateway to the Rocky Mountains. If you're headed to Banff or Jasper, this is likely to be your first stop. It's also Canada's fourth largest city and worth a few days visit. Calgary's economy is diverse, but includes energy, financial services, film and television, transportation, technology, manufacturing, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Canada, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Canada.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Calgary $178
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Calgary is $178. 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 Calgary in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Calgary $74
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Calgary $148
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Calgary
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Calgary? 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 Calgary Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Calgary $13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut-Rafic Hariri Airport Luxury Car Transfer: $45
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $20
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Calgary
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Calgary:
- Private Transfers during Calgary Stampede: $73
- Private Transfer: Calgary Airport to Downtown: $111
- Private Transfer: Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary by Luxury SUV: $134
- Private Transfer within Calgary from Airport or Hotels: $112
- Private Transfer to Banff from Calgary or Airport: $261
- Private Transfer from Calgary Airport YYC to Calgary in Luxury SUV: $137
- Private Shuttle from Calgary/ YYCAirport/Canmore/Banff Transfers: $74
- From Bus Transfer to Jasper: $157
- From Bus Transfer to Banff: $69
- Departure Private Transfer: Calgary to Calgary Airport YYC in Luxury SUV: $137
- Departure Private Transfer: Calgary to Calgary Airport YYC in Business Car: $115
- Canmore or Kananaskis to Calgary Airport | Private Transfer: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Calgary?
Prices for flights to both Calgary 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 $1.23Calgary $54
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Beirut
For Beirut, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- 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 Calgary
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Calgary:
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Bread, Chips, Cheese$8.15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Calgary
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Calgary.
- Light Brunch & Food Tour at Calgary Farmers' Market WEST: $81
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $129
- Iconic Eats of Calgary Food Tour: $132
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Calgary $16
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $30
- Guided Small-Group Tour to Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara with Lunch: $30
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Discover Jeita Grotto and Harissa: A Half-Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Discover Lebanon's Finest Wine: Full Day Tour of the Bekaa Valley: $50
- Exploring A Half-Day Private Tour of Lebanon's Capital: $50
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Calgary
Here are a few typical costs in Calgary for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Stampede Admission (for 2)$22
Tours and Activities in Calgary
Here are a few actual costs in Calgary for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 Day Tour | Banff | Moraine Lake | Lake Louise | From Calgary: $81
- 1 Day Waterton Private Minibus Lake Cruise Red Rock Cameron Falls: $134
- 1 Hour Shared Winter Sleigh Ride Experience in Kananaskis: $40
- 2 Day Guided Tour in Banff National Park: $289
- 3 Day Banff Moraine Lake Louise Johnston Columbia Icefield Tour : $270
- 6-Hour Private City Tour Drive to Calgary Tower: $694
- Airport Pickup & Private Tour from Calgary to The Rockies!: $261
- Banff Area & Johnston Canyon 1-Day Tour from Calgary or Banff: $96
- Banff Deep 1 Day Tour in small group: $187
- Banff Explorer™ Private Tour with Moraine Lake & Lake Louise: $520
- Banff Lake Louise Moraine & Emerald Lake Tour: $79
- Banff National Park Exclusive Small Group Tour: $74
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Calgary $11
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 Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
Sample the Local Flavors in Calgary
Also in Calgary, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Sushi Making at a Local Distillery With Local Chef: $62
- Pasta Making at a Local Distillery With Local Chef: $62
- Brewery Tours at Award Winning Venues: $83
- Brewery Tour: $88
- Calgary Brewery Tour: $90
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Calgary, we can see that Calgary 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 Calgary is in North America, 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 Calgary would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Calgary 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 Calgary Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Calgary?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 88% larger than the population of Calgary. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Calgary, 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.
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.