Which place is cheaper, Kobe or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Kobe?
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 Kobe. 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 Kobe?
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.
Kobe
Located between the sea and the Rokko mountain range, Kobe is a port city in Japan also considered to be one of the country's most attractive. Though it was devastated by a historic earthquake in 1995, known locally as the Great Hanshin Earthquake, Kobe has fully recovered to its cosmopolitan splendor with plenty for visitors to see and do.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours from Tokyo, and The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Kobe $103
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Kobe is $103. 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 Kobe in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Kobe $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Kobe $120
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Kobe
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Kobe? 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 Kobe Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Kobe $13
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 Kobe
Also for Kobe, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private departure transfer from Kobe City & Arima Onsen to Kansai Airport : $92
- Private Transfer from Kobe Cruise Port to Kobe Airport: $48
- Private Arrival Transfer From Kobe Airport to Kobe City: $63
- Osaka Kansai Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $164
- Osaka (Itami) Airport to/from Kobe City Private Transfer: $107
- Kobe Airport Transfers : Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Van: $163
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $79
- Kobe Airport (UKB) to Kobe hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $39
- Kansai Airport (KIX): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $240
- Itami Airport (ITM): Private One-Way Transfer to/from Kobe: $183
- Departure Private Transfers from Kobe City to Kobe Airport UKB in Business Car: $132
- Arrival Private Transfers from Kobe Airport UKB to Kobe City in Business Van: $163
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Kobe?
Prices for flights to both Kobe 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 $0.71Kobe $30
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 Kobe
For Kobe, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Eat Like a Local Private & Personalized Food Tour: $207
- One day in Kobe with beef dinner =standard=: $272
- One day in Kobe with beef dinner =premium=: $297
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Kobe $23
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 Kobe
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Kobe.
- 1-Day Kobe Highlights Tour including Sake Tasting: $168
- 1-Day Walking Tour around Kobe : Mountains, Sea and Sake: $134
- 4-Hour Multicultural Kobe Walking Tour with Genuine Kobe Beef : $167
- A Tour to Learn all about the international port city, Kobe!: $153
- Cruise Stop-Over: Explore The City From Kobe Port: $238
- Exploring Nada Sake Breweries Kobe Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide: $136
- Full Day Walking Tour Around Kobe Mountains Sea and Sake: $149
- Half-Day Private Guided Tour to Kobe City: $94
- Himeji and Private Guided 1 Day Tour: $228
- KOBE Sake Walking Tour in Japan's Top Sake Breweries: $83
- KOBE Walking Tour [Customize Your Itinerary]: $282
- KOBE, SHIOYA, a quaint fishing town walking tour : $97
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Kobe $8.56
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
Sample the Local Flavors in Kobe
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kobe:
- 3-hour KOBE Sake brewery & tasting walking tour with guide: $83
- Sake Brewery and Japanese Life Experience Tour in Kobe: $85
- Nada Sake Brewery District Private Walking Tour: $133
- 5-Hour Nadagogo Sake Brewery Private Guided Experience: $174
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Kobe, we can see that Kobe 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 Kobe 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 Kobe would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kobe 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 Kobe Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Kobe?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 25% larger than the population of Kobe. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Kobe, 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 Kobe?
Kobe 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 Kobe in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Kobe. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, the city activities and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Kobe this time of year.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Kobe. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Kobe averages at about 27°C (80°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Kobe during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 183 hours of full sun in the summer.
Kobe receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Kobe. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Kobe 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kobe in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Kobe. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, many travelers come to Kobe for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Kobe. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Kobe fluctuates around 18°C (65°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 Kobe. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 159 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Kobe. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Kobe. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 102 mm (4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Kobe 18°C (65°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kobe in the Winter?
Both Kobe 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 visitors come to Kobe in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Beirut is much warmer than Kobe in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Kobe fluctuates around 5°C (42°F).
Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Kobe during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Kobe receives 140 hours of full sun in the winter.
It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Kobe. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Kobe 5°C (42°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Kobe in the Spring?
Both Kobe 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. Also, most visitors come to Kobe for the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Beirut is a little warmer than Kobe. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Kobe averages at about 15°C (58°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Kobe. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kobe receives 176 hours of full sun.
Kobe gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Kobe. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Kobe receives 138 mm (5.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Kobe 15°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Kobe and Beirut
| Beirut | Kobe | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 43 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (42°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 9°C (47°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 219 mm (8.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 94 mm (3.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 167 mm (6.6 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (65°F) | 102 mm (4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 65 mm (2.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 38 mm (1.5 in) |
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