Which place is cheaper, Delhi or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Delhi?
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 Delhi. 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 Delhi?
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.
Delhi
Delhi is the largest city in northern India and is officially the country's capital. The city has a population of 11 million with the metropolitan population reaching over 16 million. The city is similar in landscape to the rest of its surrounding area. It is very flat with the river Yamuna flowing on the eastern side of the city. The Aravalii Hills are in the western portion of the city. The city's history dates back to the 6th century BC and it has served as a capital for various kingdoms and empires.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to India, and The Best Budget Tours to India.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Delhi $45
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Delhi is $45. 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 Delhi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Delhi $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Delhi $46
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Delhi
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Delhi? 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 Delhi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Delhi $5.28
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Delhi:
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Tuk Tuk Ride$0.12
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Taxi to Airport$1.91
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Subway$0.38
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Uber Cab$0.96
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Delhi Metro Smart Card$1.79
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Auto-rickshaw$1.20
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Delhi
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Delhi:
- Walk through Old Delhi's Colorful Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Visit to Rail Museum or Dolls Museum with India Gate (private hotel transfers): $29
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Delhi HTL-APT (DEL): $27
- Transfer from New Delhi to Agra by Private car: $60
- Transfer from Delhi to Agra by private Car: $57
- Tour To Swaminarayan Akshardham Guide & Delhi Transfers: $37
- Taj Mahal Sunrise All Inclusive Tour with Transfers : $7.00
- Stroll through Old Delhi's Chandni Chowk with Private Transfer: $119
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $75
- Round Trip Airport Transfers - Delhi Airport to Hotel and back to Delhi Airport: $72
- Round Trip Airport Transfer- From Delhi Airport to Hotel & Back to Delhi Airport: $80
- Qutub Minar Skip-the-Line E-tickets & guide Delhi transfers: $15
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Delhi?
Prices for flights to both Delhi 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 $0.71Delhi $12
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 Delhi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Delhi:
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McDonalds$3.50
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Delhi
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Delhi.
- Appetizing virtual cooking class from Delhi: $20
- Old Delhi Food Tour with local, A must for Indian culinary lover!: $21
- Lunch or dinner with local family: $21
- Food Tour Old Delhi: $31
- Old Delhi Heritage Sightseeing | Walking Tour | Street Food Tour: $34
- Old Delhi Food Tour: A Night Time Feast: $36
- Veg and Non veg : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $43
- Old Delhi Street Food Tour: $44
- Transit Tour-Guided Best Old Delhi's Attractions & Food Tour: $45
- Vegetarian : Private Cooking Class in Delhi: $46
- Culinary Delights Of Delhi Half Day Food Tour: $48
- Delhi Kabul Cooking Class: $50
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Delhi $13
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: $15
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
- New Small-Group Tour Semi-Private to Jeita,Harissa&Byblos: $50
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
Typical Entertainment Prices in Delhi
Here are a few typical costs in Delhi for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Red Fort$10
Tours and Activities in Delhi
Here are a few actual costs in Delhi for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 2 Days Agra Tour From Delhi with Fatehpur Sikri & bird Sanctuary: $130
- 3 Day Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $132
- 3 Days Golden Triangle Tour from Delhi: $205
- 3 Days Private Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Triangle Tour : $147
- 6 Hours: Delhi Temples and Spiritual Sites Tour: $45
- All Inclusive: Same day Taj Mahal Tour From Delhi : $50
- Bharatpur Birding adventure from Delhi: $159
- Delhi : Private Day Tour Of Tajmahal And Shopping At Agra: $100
- Delhi Agra and Jaipur 5 Days Golden Triangle Tour From New Delhi: $220
- Delhi Evening City Tour with Guide: $53
- Full Day Old And New Delhi City Tour- All Inclusive : $38
- Golden Triangle Tour 3 Days: $267
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Delhi $8.67
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Delhi, we can see that Delhi 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 Delhi 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 Delhi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Delhi 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 Delhi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Delhi?
Delhi has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Delhi, 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 Delhi?
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 Delhi in the Summer?
Both Delhi and Beirut during the summer 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 Delhi year-round.
Delhi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Delhi. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Delhi. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 166 hours of full sun.
The heat can be very extreme in Delhi. Beirut is cooler than Delhi in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Delhi fluctuates around 31°C (88°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Delhi 31°C (88°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Delhi in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Delhi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Delhi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In October, Beirut usually receives more rain than Delhi. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Delhi this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Delhi during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 269 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Delhi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Delhi averages at about 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Delhi 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Delhi in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Delhi. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Delhi throughout the year.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Delhi. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain this time of the year.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Delhi. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Delhi. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Delhi receives 215 hours of full sun.
In January, Beirut is generally cooler than Delhi. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Delhi fluctuates around 15°C (59°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Delhi 15°C (59°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Delhi in the Spring?
Both Delhi and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Delhi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Delhi. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Delhi receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain each month for the spring.
It's quite sunny in Delhi. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Delhi during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Delhi receives 261 hours of full sun in the spring.
Beirut is much colder than Delhi in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Delhi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Delhi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Delhi and Beirut
| Beirut | Delhi | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 33°C (91°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 34°C (93°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 31°C (88°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 30°C (86°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
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