Which place is cheaper, Koh Phi Phi or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Koh Phi Phi?
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 Koh Phi Phi. 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 Koh Phi Phi?
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.
Koh Phi Phi
The islands of Koh Phi Phi, off the coast of southwestern Thailand, are very popular with travelers because of their unrivaled tropical scenery, clear blue waters, relaxing atmosphere, and undersea attractions. However, in the last decade, Koh Phi Phi has seen a huge surge in tourism, adding to the crowds and pollution of the main (and only populated) island, known as Koh Phi Phi Don.
For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Thailand, and The Best Coach Bus Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.25Koh Phi Phi $78
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.25, while the average daily cost in Koh Phi Phi is $78. 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 Koh Phi Phi in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Koh Phi Phi $44
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Koh Phi Phi $88
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Koh Phi Phi
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Koh Phi Phi? 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 Koh Phi Phi Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Koh Phi Phi $7.49
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: $47
- 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
- Airport Transfer and Pickup Services in Beirut: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Koh Phi Phi:
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Ferry to Maya Beach (for 2)$16
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Longboat Taxi$2.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Koh Phi Phi
Also for Koh Phi Phi, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Speedboat Transfer Phi Phi Tonsai to Phuket with Dropoff Service: $27
- One-Way Departure Transfer from Phi Phi Island (Speedboat) to Phuket Airport : $57
- Ferry Transfer from Krabi Klong Jilad Pier to Phi Phi Tonsai: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Koh Phi Phi?
Prices for flights to both Koh Phi Phi 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 $0.71Koh Phi Phi $12
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
- Motorbike Tour with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $93
- 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 Koh Phi Phi
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Koh Phi Phi:
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Crepe$1.78
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Sit Down Lunch$10
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Casual Lunch$6.22
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Coconut Donut$0.30
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Lunch at Mexican Restaurant (for 2)$12
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Sit Down Dinner$15
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Koh Phi Phi $49
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 3 Hours ATV Rental Guided Tour in Nature: $130
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- ATV Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $263
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek Tour: $111
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $69
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $64
Typical Entertainment Prices in Koh Phi Phi
For Koh Phi Phi, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Kayak Rental$8.89
Tours and Activities in Koh Phi Phi
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Koh Phi Phi.
- 6 Hours Private Tour Around Phi Phi Islands From Phi Phi: $175
- Deluxe Tour Before Sunset At Phi Phi Islands: $74
- Early Bird Phi Phi Islands Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $62
- Early Bird Phi Phi and 4 Islands Tour by Speedboat from Krabi: $92
- Ferry from Phi Phi Islands to Phuket with Dropoff Service by Royal Jet Cruiser: $14
- Half Day & Sunset Phi Phi Island Tour From Phi Phi by Speedboat: $62
- Half Day Tour Around Phi Phi Islands By Private Longtail Boat From Phi Phi: $116
- Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $23
- Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Phi Phi Cruiser: $18
- Maya Bay Sleep aboard Tour From Phi Phi: $136
- PHI PHI ISLAND - Sunrise Trip From Phi Phi Don By Phi Phi Local Tour: $71
- Phi Phi 7 Islands Full-Day Tour From Phi Phi by Longtail Boat: $29
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Koh Phi Phi $6.14
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $84
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $106
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
Typical Alcohol Prices in Koh Phi Phi
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Koh Phi Phi from other travelers:
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Mojito Bucket$15
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Banana Daiquiri$5.93
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Koh Phi Phi, we can see that Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Phi Phi 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 Koh Phi Phi Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Koh Phi Phi?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 1920 times larger than the population of Koh Phi Phi. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Koh Phi Phi, 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 Koh Phi Phi?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate with nice weather most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season.
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Phi Phi in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Koh Phi Phi. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Koh Phi Phi attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Koh Phi Phi receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 mm (11.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Koh Phi Phi this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 206 hours of full sun in the summer.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi in the summer. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 27°C (81°F) in July, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Phi Phi in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Koh Phi Phi. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Phi Phi throughout the year.
Also, December to March in Koh Phi Phi is the dry season. May to November in Koh Phi Phi is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Phi Phi. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 304 mm (12 in) of rain this time of the year.
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 181 hours of full sun.
In the autumn, Beirut is around the same temperature as Koh Phi Phi. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Beirut in October average around 25°C (77°F), and Koh Phi Phi averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Koh Phi Phi 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Phi Phi in the Winter?
Both Koh Phi Phi and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Phi Phi because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
The dry season in Koh Phi Phi is December to March. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
It's quite sunny in Koh Phi Phi. Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Koh Phi Phi receives 287 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Beirut is generally much colder than Koh Phi Phi. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 13°C (55°F), and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 28°C (82°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Koh Phi Phi 28°C (82°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Phi Phi in the Spring?
Both Koh Phi Phi 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. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Koh Phi Phi year-round.
May to November is the rainy season in Koh Phi Phi. Koh Phi Phi gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Koh Phi Phi receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
In Koh Phi Phi, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Koh Phi Phi. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Koh Phi Phi receives 249 hours of full sun.
Beirut is much colder than Koh Phi Phi in the spring. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 17°C (63°F) in April, and Koh Phi Phi fluctuates around 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Koh Phi Phi 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Phi Phi and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 31 mm (1.2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 22 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 318 mm (12.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 279 mm (11 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 287 mm (11.3 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 399 mm (15.7 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 304 mm (12 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 165 mm (6.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
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