Which place is cheaper, Hangzhou or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Hangzhou?
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 Hangzhou. 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 Hangzhou?
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.
Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a city in Eastern China, about an hour by train from Shanghai, renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Each year it attracts more than 20 million tourists who come to see what the city has to offer. Set amongst the natural scenery of lakes and mountains, Hangzhou is modern city that coexists with the old. Historic pagodas and cultural sites built around the central lake sit like they belong amidst the skyscrapers and bustling markets of today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to China, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in China.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Hangzhou $65
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Hangzhou is $65. 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 Hangzhou in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Hangzhou $23
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Hangzhou $46
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Hangzhou
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Hangzhou? 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 $0.44Hangzhou $8.11
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 Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Hangzhou:
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Local Bus for Two$0.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hangzhou
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Hangzhou:
- Xitang Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Hangzhou : $95
- Wuzhen Water Town Self-Guided Tour with Private Transfer from Hangzhou : $87
- Water Town and West Lake Sightseeing with Hangzhou Hotel or Railway Station Transfer: $217
- VIP Seated Enduring Memories of Hangzhou Show with Private Transfer: $83
- Transfer from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport to City Center: $55
- Private Transfer to Wuzhen Water Town from Hangzhou: $88
- Private Transfer to Suzhou City from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport: $125
- Private Transfer to Suzhou City from Hangzhou: $113
- Private Transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport from Hangzhou: $129
- Private Transfer to Shanghai City from Hangzhou: $119
- Private Transfer to Putuo Mountain from Hangzhou: $165
- Private Transfer between Nanxun Ancient Water Town and Hangzhou City Area : $98
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Hangzhou?
Prices for flights to both Hangzhou 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 $0.71Hangzhou $18
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 Hangzhou
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Hangzhou:
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Breakfast Pastries$2.35
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Pizza Hut Lunch$11
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hangzhou
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Hangzhou.
- All Inclusive Night Tour with Impression West Lake Show VIP Ticket and Dinner: $117
- Private Amazing Hangzhou Airport Layover Tour with Lunch or Dinner Option : $170
- Enduring Memories of Hangzhou West Lake Show VIP Ticket with Authentic Dinner: $191
- Hangzhou Private Tour to Wuzhen Water Town with Lunch or Dinner: $213
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Hangzhou $20
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
Tours and Activities in Hangzhou
Here are a few actual costs in Hangzhou for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Hangzhou Private Day Tour of West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Tea Village: $199
- West Lake Private Tour with Boat Ride and Enduring Memories Night Show VIP Seat: $242
- 2-Day Live-in Temple Buddhist Monk Mediation Experience from Hangzhou: $252
- 4-Hour Hangzhou City Private Customized Tour with Options: $112
- 4-Hour Hangzhou Highlights Tour of Lingyin Temple and West Lake: $99
- A Depth-Tour to Explore Xixi Wetland Park in Hangzhou: $246
- All-inclusive Customized Hangzhou Private Day Tour: $216
- Best Price: Impression West Lake Show Ticket: $59
- Best of A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights: $153
- Cirque Du Soleil Ticket : $120
- Classic Hangzhou Day Tour Plus Tea Plantation Exploration: $227
- Classic Hangzhou Two-Day Tour Plus Tea Plantation Exploration: $256
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Hangzhou $10
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 Hangzhou, we can see that Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Hangzhou?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Hangzhou. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Hangzhou, 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 Hangzhou?
Hangzhou 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 Hangzhou in the Summer?
Both Hangzhou 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.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Hangzhou in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Hangzhou fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
Hangzhou gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Hangzhou. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 129 mm (5.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Hangzhou 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hangzhou in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Hangzhou. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
In the autumn, Beirut is a little warmer than Hangzhou. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Hangzhou averages at about 19°C (66°F).
In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Hangzhou. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Hangzhou 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hangzhou in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Hangzhou. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Hangzhou can get quite cold in the winter. In January, Beirut is generally much warmer than Hangzhou. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Hangzhou fluctuates around 5°C (41°F).
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Hangzhou. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 59 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Hangzhou 5°C (41°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hangzhou in the Spring?
Both Hangzhou and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Hangzhou in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Hangzhou fluctuates around 16°C (61°F).
It rains a lot this time of the year in Hangzhou. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Hangzhou. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hangzhou receives 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Hangzhou 16°C (61°F)
Typical Weather for Hangzhou and Beirut
| Beirut | Hangzhou | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 59 mm (2.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 6°C (42°F) | 88 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 10°C (50°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 159 mm (6.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 129 mm (5.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm (6.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
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