Which place is cheaper, Can Tho or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Can Tho?
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 Can Tho. 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 Can Tho?
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.
Can Tho
Can Tho is the largest city of Vietnam's Mekong Delta, and is best known for its canal network of floating markets, restaurants, bars, and hotels, Buddhist pagodas, and the beauty of the delta, which is illuminated in the evenings.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Bicycle Tours in Vietnam, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Vietnam.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Can Tho $57
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Can Tho is $57. 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 Can Tho in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Can Tho $27
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Can Tho $54
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Can Tho
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Can Tho? 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 Can Tho Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Can Tho $13
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Can Tho
Also for Can Tho, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport to/from Can Tho City Center: $43
- Private Transfer: Can Tho Airport - Can Tho City Center: $40
- Private Transfer from Vinh Long to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $105
- Private Transfer from Thanh Thoi to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $106
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho City to Can Tho (VCA) Airport: $25
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Ho Chi Minh: $112
- Private Transfer from Can Tho (VCA) Airport to Can Tho City: $25
- PRIVATE CAR: Can Tho AIRPORT <=> CanTho Hotels (one way transfer): $30
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Can Tho?
Prices for flights to both Can Tho 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 $0.71Can Tho $17
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 Can Tho
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Can Tho:
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Restaurant Dinner (for Two)$5.19
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Coconut$0.28
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Mango$1.08
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Hot Pot Dinner (for Two)$6.95
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Two Vietnamese Iced Coffees$0.64
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Casual Lunch (for One)$2.80
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Boat tour on Mekong river see the sunset, small canal, Vegan dinner, street food: $29
- Explore Can Tho City tour combine Local Food tour - in afternoon: $35
- Can Tho food tour designed by local chef: $38
- Street food tour back of the bike in Can Tho: $39
- Eco Cooking Class and Market Tour: $47
- Walking street food tour designed by local chef: $47
- Full-Day Experience in Mekong Cycling and Authentic Home Cooking: $60
- Can Tho Cooking Class - Motorbike trip in the countryside: $69
- 2 Days Tour in Can Tho with Boat Trip and Cooking Class : $139
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Can Tho $17
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 Can Tho
For Can Tho, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Sunset Boat Ride$2.00
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Half Day Floating Market Tour$8.39
Tours and Activities in Can Tho
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Can Tho.
- 'Cai Rang' Floating Market 2-Day Tour With Biking & Boating: $140
- 3-DAY CA MAU CAPE TOUR IN MEKONG DELTA FROM SAI GON: $166
- A unique tour of the floating market includes a cacao plantation.: $48
- An Giang Full Day tour visit Tra Su bird sanctuary From Can Tho: $155
- Bicycle Tour Through Peaceful Villages: $40
- Boat tour visit 3 pagodas, Ancient house, see sunset on mekong river: $59
- CASA Authentic Bicycle Tour: $89
- CASA Authentic Mekong Motorbike Tour: $89
- Cai Rang Floating Market One Day Private Tour from Ho Chi Minh City: $145
- Cai Rang Floating Market Tour -Amazing Can Tho : $45
- Can Tho Sunset Tour : $35
- Cycling in the village in Can Tho - countryside bike tour: $55
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Can Tho $6.59
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 Can Tho
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Can Tho from other travelers:
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Beer$3.20
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Can Tho, we can see that Can Tho 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 Can Tho 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 Can Tho would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Can Tho 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 Can Tho Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Can Tho?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Can Tho. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Can Tho, 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 Can Tho?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Can Tho in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Can Tho. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Can Tho attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Can Tho receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Can Tho. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 313 mm (12.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Can Tho during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 168 hours of full sun in the summer.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Can Tho in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Can Tho fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Can Tho in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Can Tho. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Can Tho throughout the year.
Also, December to April in Can Tho is the dry season. May to November in Can Tho is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Can Tho. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Can Tho. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 343 mm (13.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Can Tho. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 158 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Can Tho. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Can Tho averages at about 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Can Tho 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Can Tho in the Winter?
Both Can Tho and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Can Tho because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Can Tho. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 16 mm (0.6 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Can Tho. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Can Tho during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Can Tho receives 240 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Can Tho. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Can Tho fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Can Tho 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Can Tho in the Spring?
Both Can Tho 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Can Tho year-round.
December to April is the dry season in Can Tho. May to November is the rainy season in Can Tho. Can Tho gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Can Tho. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Can Tho receives 103 mm (4.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Can Tho, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Can Tho. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Can Tho receives 235 hours of full sun.
Beirut is much colder than Can Tho in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Can Tho fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Can Tho 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Can Tho and Beirut
| Beirut | Can Tho | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 16 mm (0.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 33 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 103 mm (4.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 268 mm (10.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 332 mm (13.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 313 mm (12.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 365 mm (14.4 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 360 mm (14.2 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 343 mm (13.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 163 mm (6.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
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