Which place is cheaper, Hiroshima or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Hiroshima?
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 Hiroshima. 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 Hiroshima?
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.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is positioned on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea and is an industrial city made up of many zigzagging rivers and wide boulevard streets. Today Hiroshima is a modern and vibrant city with great food and an energetic nightlife, but the image that remains in most visitor's minds is the Hiroshima of 1945 when it became the horrific sight of the first atomic bomb attack. Hiroshima shares the colorful neon atmosphere of other major Japanese cities and its hard to recognize the city immortalized all those years ago on that fateful day.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Japan, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Hiroshima $100
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Hiroshima is $100. 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 Hiroshima in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Hiroshima $64
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Hiroshima $128
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Hiroshima
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Hiroshima? 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 Hiroshima Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Hiroshima $9.71
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Hiroshima
Also for Hiroshima, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer Hiroshima City to Hiroshima International Airport: $220
- Iwakuni Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $228
- Hiroshima port Shore excursion Private transfer: $472
- Hiroshima Airport to/from Hiroshima City Private Transfer: $171
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Hiroshima?
Prices for flights to both Hiroshima 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 $0.71Hiroshima $29
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Hiroshima
For Hiroshima, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hiroshima No1 food!! 'Okonomiyaki'-cooking class: $41
- Local Favorites Private Night Food Tour: $68
- Food and Culture Guided Walking Tour with Dinner: $73
- Bar Hopping Food Tour: $79
- Hiroshima Bar Hopping Food Tour: $83
- Enjoy a Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Hiroshima Family: $90
- Dinner Cruise on HANAIKADA (Raft-Type Boat) with Scenic View of Miyajima: $97
- Best of Hiroshima Food Tour: $153
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Hiroshima $5.39
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
Tours and Activities in Hiroshima
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Hiroshima.
- Kimono and Calligraphy Experience in Miyajima: $66
- 4 Hour Hiroshima Miyajima Private Tour: $104
- An Amazing set of Cultural experience: Kimono, Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy: $99
- Field Archery Experience in Hiroshima, Japan: $38
- From Hiroshima and Miyajima Island 1-Day Bus Tour: $107
- From Private Tour to Kure: $126
- Full Day Bus Tour in Hiroshima and Miyajima: $112
- Full-Day Private Guided Tour in Hiroshima : $270
- Guided Virtual Tour of Peace Park in Hiroshima/PEACE PARK TOUR VR: $33
- Half Day Private Guided Walking Tour in Hiroshima City: $200
- Hiroshima & Miyajima Island Private Guided Tour: $155
- Hiroshima / Miyajima Full-day Private Tour with Government Licensed Guide: $162
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Hiroshima $12
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 Hiroshima, we can see that Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Hiroshima?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 68% larger than the population of Hiroshima. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Hiroshima, 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 Hiroshima?
Hiroshima 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 Hiroshima in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Hiroshima. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Hiroshima because of the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Hiroshima. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Hiroshima fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Hiroshima during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Hiroshima receives 194 hours of full sun in the summer.
Hiroshima receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 238 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Hiroshima 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hiroshima in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Hiroshima. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the shopping scene are the main draw to Hiroshima this time of year.
Beirut is a little warmer than Hiroshima in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Hiroshima fluctuates around 17°C (63°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hiroshima receives 193 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Hiroshima. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Hiroshima 17°C (63°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hiroshima in the Winter?
Both Hiroshima and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Hiroshima for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Hiroshima. In the winter, Beirut is much warmer than Hiroshima. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Hiroshima averages at about 4°C (40°F).
Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Hiroshima during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Hiroshima receives 153 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Hiroshima 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Hiroshima in the Spring?
Both Hiroshima and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
In April, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Hiroshima. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Hiroshima fluctuates around 14°C (56°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Hiroshima receives 193 hours of full sun.
Hiroshima gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Hiroshima. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Hiroshima receives 168 mm (6.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Hiroshima 14°C (56°F)
Typical Weather for Hiroshima and Beirut
| Beirut | Hiroshima | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 63 mm (2.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (56°F) | 168 mm (6.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 260 mm (10.2 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 238 mm (9.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 185 mm (7.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 37 mm (1.5 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.