Which place is cheaper, Doha 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 Doha?
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 Doha. 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 Doha?
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.
Doha
Doha is the capital city of Qatar, modern and rapidly developing with much construction underway. It is home to Doha International Airport, the main point of entry for Qatar, as well as many of the country's best museums and examples of cultural heritage.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Doha $245
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Doha is $245. 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 Doha in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Doha $119
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Doha $238
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Doha
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Doha? 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 Doha Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Doha $23
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
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- 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: $15
- 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
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $48
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Doha
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Doha:
- Transfer From Airport To All The Places In Qatar: $32
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - West Bay: $20
- Sharing Arrival Transfer - Doha city: $14
- Shared Departure Transfer in West Bay: $27
- Shared Departure Transfer - Pearl Qatar: $27
- Shared Arrival Transfer - Doha City: $14
- Qatar: Paratrike Air Tour with Hotel Transfers: $224
- Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Doha - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Private transfer from Qatar Doha Hamad Airport (DOH) to Doha city: $40
- Private Transfer: Hamad Airport DOH to Doha by Business Car: $82
- Private Transfer from Qatar Doha Airport (DOH) to Qatar Doha : $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Doha?
Prices for flights to both Doha 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 $1.23Doha $106
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
- Traveling Spoon Lebanese Mezze Private Online Cooking Class : $40
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal + Transfers: $142
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Doha
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Doha.
- Private Dinner on Safliya Island with Boat Transfer: $89
- Private Souk Waqif with Lunch or Dinner Tour: $96
- Pearl Island Food Tour & Marina Cruise with 7 Tastings: $99
- Half Day Doha City Tour with Lunch or Dinner: $143
- 5-Hour Private Night Tour with Dinner: $158
- Dinner Desert Safari Experience : $160
- Doha:Full-Day Desert Safari with Lunch or Dinner BBQ at Camp: $161
- Full-Day Desert Safari with Buffet Dinner || Inland Sea Visit: $194
- Full Day Desert Safari with Camp Access, Buffet Dinner,Camel Ride: $195
- Private Desert Safari with BBQ Lunch/Dinner at Souk Al Wakra: $202
- Doha Overnight Desert Safari Dinner/Breakfast included: $215
- Overnight Desert Safari Adventure:BBQ Dinner & Breakfast Included: $220
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Doha $18
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
- Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Journey Through Time: Half-Day Private Tour to Baalbek: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Baalbek, Anjar And Ksara From Beirut: $50
- Private Full-Day Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa and Saint Charbel from Beirut: $50
- Historical Beirut Tour (AM) Half Day - (4G on Board): $50
- 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
Tours and Activities in Doha
Here are a few actual costs in Doha for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Doha City Tour in Qatar: $70
- Doha-Private Combo Full Day Tour Doha City/Desert Safari 8hours: $120
- Desert Safari, Sand Boarding, Camel Ride & Inland Sea Tour: $45
- North Qatar Half-Day Tour: Al Zubarah, Purple Island & Mangroves: $50
- North Qatar Tour | Zubara Fort | Purple Island | Mangros Colony : $55
- Premium Sunset Safari Tour from Sealine, Sand Dunes, and Beach: $150
- Private Express Doha City Tour: $165
- Private North of Qatar Tour: $78
- "Explore 4-Hour City Highlights Tour.": $25
- 2 Hours Panaromic Dhow Boat Cruise of Doha: $95
- 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum: Admission Ticket: $14
- 4 Hour Desert Safari Tour in Qatar: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Doha $15
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
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $179
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Doha, we can see that Doha is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. 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 Doha would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Doha 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 Doha Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Doha?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Doha. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Doha, 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.