Which place is cheaper, Gili Trawangan 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 Gili Trawangan?
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 Gili Trawangan. 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 Gili Trawangan?
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.
Gili Trawangan
Gili Trawangan, known as Gili T, is the most visited of the three Gili Islands, located on the northeast side of Lombok. These islands are known for world-class diving and snorkeling spots. It's not hard to see why, considering that any direction you step off the shoreline, there's a beautiful underwater world to explore.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Tours for Seniors to Indonesia, and The Best G Adventures Tours to Indonesia.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Gili Trawangan $37
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Gili Trawangan is $37. 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 Gili Trawangan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Gili Trawangan $22
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Gili Trawangan $44
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Gili Trawangan
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Gili Trawangan? 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.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Gili Trawangan $2.50
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: $48
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Airport Arrival Pick Up & Transfer to your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Gili Trawangan
Also for Gili Trawangan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Trawangan: to Padang Bai Luxury Boat Transfer: $33
- Ticket Gili Trawangan Luxury Speedboat Transfer to Bali: $28
- Private Speedboat transfer Between Lombok and Gili Islands: $14
- Padang Bai: Bali Fast Boat Transfer to Gili Trawangan: $38
- Sanur Fast Boat Transfer with Luggage: $32
- Fast Ferry Transfer to Serangan Bali: $29
- Fast Ferry Transfer To Padang bai: $32
- Fast Boat Transfer to Serangan, Bali: $43
- Fast Boat Transfer to Serangan, Bali: $29
- Fast Boat Transfer to Sanur via Penida: $29
- Boat to Nusa Lembongan with Hotel Transfer: $32
- Bangsal Harbor Speed Boat Transfer: $38
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Gili Trawangan?
Prices for flights to both Gili Trawangan 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 $1.23Gili Trawangan $11
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, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Gili Trawangan Local Home Cooking Class and Authentic Dinner: $35
- Indonesian Food Cooking Class of Gili Air: $39
- Learn to cook Indonesian food at Gili Cooking Classes Trawangan: $39
- Gili Trawangan Sunset Cruise with Snorkeling & Dinner: $120
- Private Sunset Beach Dinner with Wine: $142
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Gili Trawangan $3.61
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $195
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Semi-Private Tour | Max 10 · Lunch Incl: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut: $45
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $55
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
Tours and Activities in Gili Trawangan
For Gili Trawangan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Island Snorkeling Tour and Turtle Sanctuary with GoPro: $14
- 4-in-1 • Gili Islands Half-day Snorkel & Lunch Catamaran Tour: $103
- 4-in-1 • Gili Islands Snorkel & Sunset Half-day Catamaran Cruise: $103
- From Gili Islands Snorkeling Boat Tour: $16
- From Small-Group Sunset Snorkeling Tour: $20
- From Whale Shark & Komodo 4-Day Adventure: $566
- From Lombok: Gili Islands Private Snorkeling & Turtle Tour: $68
- Gili Air 1 Hour Horseback Beach Adventure: $49
- Gili Air Private Snorkeling Tour with Sea Turtles & Free GoPro: $57
- Gili Air Shared Snorkeling Tour with Glass Bottom Boat (5 Hours): $17
- Gili Air: Gili Islands Snorkeling Tour: $87
- Gili Hai 3 Islands BBQ Cruise: $90
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Gili Trawangan $3.33
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 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 Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · St Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Gili Trawangan, we can see that Gili Trawangan 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 Gili Trawangan 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 Gili Trawangan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Gili Trawangan 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 Gili Trawangan Expensive?.
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.