A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Beirut vs. Ho Chi Minh City for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

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• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Beirut $13
  Ho Chi Minh City $84

The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $13, while the average daily cost in Ho Chi Minh City is $84. 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 Ho Chi Minh City in more detail.

Accommodation

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Beirut $7.50
  Ho Chi Minh City $51
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Beirut $15
  Ho Chi Minh City $102

Compare Hotels in Beirut and Ho Chi Minh City

Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Ho Chi Minh City? 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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Local Transportation

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Beirut $2.63
  Ho Chi Minh City $16

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut

Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• 4-Day Lebanon Tour from Beirut with Airport Transfer: $435
• Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $204
• Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
• Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $45
• Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $45
• Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $20
• Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
• Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to 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
• BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10

Typical Local Transportation prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Short Taxi Ride
  $1.44
• Taxi From Airport
  $8.24
• Cyclo Ride (One Hour)
  $1.65

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ho Chi Minh City

Also for Ho Chi Minh City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Vinpearl Resort & Spa Long Beach to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
• Try find your better than us! Airport transfer service in Cam Ranh HTL-APT (CXR): $24
• Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Ho Chi Minh HTL-APT (SGN): $15
• Try find better than us! Airport Transfer in Ho Chi Minh APT-HTL (SGN): $15
• Transfer from Ho Chi Minh to Airport Tan Sơn Nhat: $23
• Transfer - Ho Chi Minh Airport to Center: $16
• The Anam Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20
• Tan Son Nhat International Airport Transfer: $23
• Tan Son Nhat Airport: Private Transfer to/from Ho Chi Minh: $22
• Tan Son Nhat Airport: Bus Transfer to/from Ho Chi Minh City: $17
• Tan Son Airport Arrival Private Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City: $32
• Swandor Cam Ranh Resort to Nha Trang - Private Transfer: $20

Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Ho Chi Minh City?

Prices for flights to both Ho Chi Minh City 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

• Food Meals for one day
  Beirut $4.25
  Ho Chi Minh City $15

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
• Private Traditional Lebanese Cooking with a Local Family in Byblos: $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
• Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $142

Typical Food prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ho Chi Minh City:

• Street Food Dinner (for Two)
  $4.41
• Pizza
  $5.36
• Sweet Rice
  $1.24
• Pork Sandwich
  $0.62
• Casual Lunch (for Two)
  $6.99
• Western Lunch (for Two)
  $12

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ho Chi Minh City

For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Ho Chi Minh Motorbike Food Tour: $5.00
• Saigon Food Tour & Culture Explore Ho Chi Minh City Walking Tour: $15
• Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tour by Motorbike/ Car with Student : $19
• 12 Tasting Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike +Sightseeing: $24
• 4-Hour Private Saigon Food Tour on Scooter by Night: $25
• Ho Chi Minh Street Food Tour By Motorbike with Local Student: $25
• Private Street Food Tour by Motorbike/Car with Local Students: $25
• Saigon Small-Group/Private Eleven-Tastings Food Tour by Scooters: $26
• Super Yummy Street Food Tour with Local Host by Scooter or Car: $26
• Top Niche Walking Street Food Tour with Uni Student: $27
• Private Street Food Tour on Motorbikes: $27
• Walking Street Food Tour Ho Chi Minh City: $27

Entertainment

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Beirut $1.57
  Ho Chi Minh City $21

Tours and Activities in Beirut

For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• 1 to 6 riders Private tour adventure qadeesha valley cedars of god baalbek ksara: $160
• 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $90
• 3 Days Lebanon Holiday Tour Package: $250
• 3 days tour package : Jeita grotto-Byblos-Baalbek & Beirut tour: $295
• 3-Day Tour Highlights of Lebanon from Beirut with Pickup: $380
• 3-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
• 4 Days Private Highlights Tour of Lebanon with Airport Pickup: $310
• 4-Day Lebanon Sightseeing Tour with Airport Pick Up: $425
• 4-Day Tour Highlights of Lebanon from Beirut with Pickup: $425
• 5-Day Highlights of Lebanon Tour from Beirut with Pickup: $590
• 5-Day Lebanon Sightseeing Tour from Beirut : $590
• 6-Day Highlights of Lebanon Tour from Beirut with Pickup: $770

Typical Entertainment prices in Ho Chi Minh City

For Ho Chi Minh City, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:

• Massage
  $5.77

Tours and Activities in Ho Chi Minh City

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ho Chi Minh City.

• 5 days Southern Vietnam tour : $569
• Cu Chi Tunnels half day tours: $39
• From Ho Chi Minh to Mui Ne 3 Days Tour | 4 Star Beach Resort : $170
• Half Day Private Tour in Ho Chi Minh City: $70
• Mekong Delta Discovery Day Tour - My Tho - Ben Tre: $46
• Mekong Delta Discovery Luxury Day Tours: $49
• Mekong Vespa Tour 5 hours: $92
• Non-Touristy Mekong Delta with Biking in Ben Tre Private Tour: $40
• Private Mekong Delta 1 Day Tour: $65
• Private Mekong Tour 2 days: Ben Tre coconut town & Cai Rang floating market: $234
• SHORE EXCURSION from CHAN MAY Port to visit HOI AN CITY & HOI AN VILLAGE TOUR : $150
• Saigon Vegetarian Tour by Motorbike and Scooter: $39

Alcohol

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Beirut $1.38
  Ho Chi Minh City $8.23

Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut

Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:

• Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $59
• Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
• Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
• Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
• Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $75
• Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour at Chateau Musar and Ixsir : $75
• Full Day Deluxe Wine Tour in Lebanon: $84
• From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
• Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour : $100
• Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $100
• Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
• Private Tour to Baalbek, Hike in Chouf & Wine Tasting : $120

Typical Alcohol prices in Ho Chi Minh City

Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Ho Chi Minh City:

• Beer
  $0.41