Which place is cheaper, Cebu 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 Cebu?
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 Cebu. 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 Cebu?
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.
Cebu
Cebu Island is an important island in the Visayas region of the Philippines, characterized by its main port at Cebu City as well as many natural features. The most-visited areas include islands of Mactan, Bantayan, Badian, Malapascua and Camotes, all which have resorts and hotels. Scuba diving and snorkeling are common activities along the shoreline, while hiking the mountainous spine of the island is popular inland.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Philippines, and The Best Honeymoon Tours in Philippines.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.77Cebu $75
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.77, while the average daily cost in Cebu is $75. 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 Cebu in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Cebu $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Cebu $46
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Cebu
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Cebu? 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 Cebu Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Cebu $24
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.99
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Cebu
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Cebu:
- Shared Joiners Transfer to Maya Port for Malapascua Island: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Mactan-Cebu International Airport: $35
- Private Airport to Hotel Transfer in Cebu City: $35
- Private Airport to Hagnaya Going to Bantayan Island Transfer: $122
- Private Airport Transfer: Cebu Airport (CEB) → Cebu City Hotels: $33
- Oslob Private Van Transfer between Cebu, Mactan or Mandaue City: $175
- Moalboal Sardines Run Private Tour w/ Transfers Option: $22
- Mactan-Cebu Island Hopping Cruise with Lunch & Roundtrip Transfer: $204
- Mactan Airport - Cebu City Sepoart (Transfer): $20
- Kawasan Falls Canyoneering w/ Lunch & Transfers from Cebu City: $137
- Danasan Eco Adventure Park Including Round-Trip Hotel Transfer: $212
- Cordova Private Transfer from Cordova city to Mactan Cebu Airport (CEB): $27
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Cebu?
Prices for flights to both Cebu 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 $1.23Cebu $34
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
- 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
- Beirut Street Food Tour | Hummus, Knefeh & Manoushe: $135
- Beirut Street Food Tour | 4 Neighbourhoods · All Inclusive: $150
- Private Beirut Street Food Tour with Lunch | Max 6 People: $150
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Cebu
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Cebu.
- Carbon Market Food Tour & Bars with Jeepney Ride: $16
- Highlands Guided Tour with STREET FOOD TOUR OPTION: $45
- The Ultimate Cebu Food Tour: Local Tastes & Cultural Journey: $70
- Cebu City: Historical Street and Food Tour: $89
- Cebu Traditional Cuisine Cooking Class: $98
- Private Panoramic Tour with Dinner: $100
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking Class: $107
- Cebu Traditional Bamboo Cooking: $110
- Cebu Vegetarian Cooking Class: $110
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Cebu $16
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Guided Small-Group Tour to Jeita, Harissa, Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos with Lunch: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche | Budget Small-Group Tour From Beirut: $45
Tours and Activities in Cebu
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Cebu are as follows:
- 3-Hour Small Group Cebu City Tour: $38
- Aqua Sports Adventure Package with 3 Water Activities: $129
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour: $61
- BEST OF Cebu City Heritage with Uphill Tour | Joiners: $64
- BEST OF Guided Heritage City Joiners Tour: $44
- Badian Cebu Canyoneering Experience: $128
- Balamban Uphill Adventure Tour in Cebu: $100
- Beginner Scuba Diving in Moalboal | Safe & Easy Experience: $65
- Best Seller Cebu City Group Tour: $53
- Boat Diving Two Dive Tour in Olango Island in Cebu: $85
- Bohol Countryside Day Tour w Lunch at Loboc River From Cebu: $142
- Bohol Countryside Private Tour From Cebu City | Private Tour: $187
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Cebu $13
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: $75
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- 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 | Ksara, Kefraya & Saint Thomas: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour 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
Sample the Local Flavors in Cebu
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Cebu:
- Makati Pub Crawl with Optional City Tour: $18
- Cebu City Light's Pub Crawl: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Cebu, we can see that Cebu 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 Cebu 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 Cebu would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cebu 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 Cebu Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Cebu?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Cebu. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Cebu, 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 Cebu?
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 Cebu in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Cebu. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Cebu throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Cebu. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Cebu. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 160 mm (6.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Cebu. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Cebu in the Autumn?
Both Cebu and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Cebu because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Cebu. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Cebu. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 150 mm (5.9 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
Beirut is cooler than Cebu in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Cebu fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Cebu 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Cebu in the Winter?
Both Cebu and Beirut during the winter 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 Cebu year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Cebu. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the winter, Beirut is much colder than Cebu. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Cebu averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Cebu 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Cebu in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Cebu. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Cebu attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Beirut usually receives around the same amount of rain as Cebu. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Cebu receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In April, Beirut is generally much colder than Cebu. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Cebu fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Cebu 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Cebu and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 160 mm (6.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 150 mm (5.9 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 140 mm (5.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 130 mm (5.1 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.