Which place is cheaper, Copenhagen or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen. 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 Copenhagen?
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.
Copenhagen
Copenhagen is the capital city of Denmark. It has a small town vibe but is still a cosmopolitan city with lots of shopping, culture, and nightlife. It's a very safe and comfortable city that is easy to explore on foot. Copenhagen is the birthplace of many old fairytales, but also has modern, world class architecture and a liberal vibe. The people of Copenhagen are diverse and international. Most residents are Danes, but some come from Germany and Sweden and there are also many Middle Eastern immigrants.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Denmark, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Denmark.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Copenhagen $210
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Copenhagen is $210. 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 Copenhagen in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Copenhagen $91
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Copenhagen $182
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Copenhagen
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Copenhagen? 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 Copenhagen Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Copenhagen $72
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Copenhagen
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Copenhagen:
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Bicycle Renting$62
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Copenhagen
Also for Copenhagen, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private transfer to/from hotel from/to airport Copenhagen: $144
- Private Transfers in Copenhagen – to/from airport or hotel: $146
- Private Transfer: Cruise Port to Copenhagen Airport CPH: $130
- Private Transfer from Roskilde Airport (RKE) to Copenhagen Port: $61
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen city to Fredericia Cruise Port: $168
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Port to Copenhagen hotel/address: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Hotels to Copenhagen Port: $63
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen CPH to Copenhagen Port by Sedan: $123
- Private Transfer from Copenhagen Airport (CPH) to Fredericia Port: $168
- Private Transfer Copenhagen City Center to Kastrup Airport (CPH): $67
- Private Direct Transfer From Copenhagen to Malmo: $121
- Private Copenhagen Airport Transfer to Copenhagen: $117
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Copenhagen?
Prices for flights to both Copenhagen 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 $0.71Copenhagen $62
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 Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Hot Dogs$14
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hard Rock Cafe with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $34
- Hard Rock Cafe Copenhagen with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner: $35
- Food Tour in Multi-Cultural Nørrebro District: $92
- Copenhagen Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $125
- The Copenhagen Culinary Experience Food Tour: $147
- Private Authentic Home Indian Cooking & Dining Experience: $147
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Copenhagen $31
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 Copenhagen
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Copenhagen's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Boat Tour$8.66
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Coffee$14
Tours and Activities in Copenhagen
For Copenhagen, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours Tour To Wonderful Copenhagen Highlights: $262
- 3h walking tour, small group max 10 people Copenhagen: $62
- Light Version Adventures in Forgotten Giants : $144
- 1 Hour Copenhagen Segway Tour: $58
- 2 Hours Copenhagen E-Bike Guided Tours: $77
- 2 Hours Guided Kayak Tour in Copenhagen Harbor: $58
- 2-Hour Private Copenhagen Segway Tour: $92
- 3 Hour Private Guided Copenhagen Walking Tour: $117
- 3-Hour Private City Walking Tour with a Canal Tour ticket: $175
- 3-hour Culinary Bike Tour in English: $97
- 90-minute Private City Highlights Walking Tour in Copenhagen: $250
- Bagsværd Lake Boat Tour : $15
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Copenhagen $13
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Copenhagen
Also in Copenhagen, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Alternative Nightlife Pub Crawl: $36
- Guided Party Pub Crawl with 4 Shots and 1 Drink: $43
- Pub Crawl Copenhagen: $44
- Danish Wine Tasting Tour with Guide in Copenhagen Nyhavn: $361
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Copenhagen, we can see that Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Copenhagen?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 66% larger than the population of Copenhagen. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Copenhagen, 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 Copenhagen?
Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen in the Summer?
Both Copenhagen and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Copenhagen because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
Beirut is much warmer than Copenhagen in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Copenhagen. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Copenhagen 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Copenhagen in the Autumn?
Both Copenhagen and Beirut during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area are the main draw to Copenhagen this time of year.
In the autumn, Beirut is much warmer than Copenhagen. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Copenhagen averages at about 10°C (50°F).
Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Copenhagen. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Copenhagen 10°C (50°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Copenhagen in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Copenhagen. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, many travelers come to Copenhagen for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Copenhagen. In January, Beirut is generally much warmer than Copenhagen. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Copenhagen fluctuates around 1°C (33°F).
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Copenhagen. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 51 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Copenhagen 1°C (33°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Copenhagen in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Copenhagen. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many visitors come to Copenhagen in the spring for the activities around the city and the natural beauty.
Beirut is much warmer than Copenhagen in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Copenhagen fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Copenhagen. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Copenhagen receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Copenhagen 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Copenhagen and Beirut
| Beirut | Copenhagen | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 1°C (33°F) | 51 mm (2 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) | 3°C (37°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 58 mm (2.3 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.