Which place is cheaper, Koh Tarutao or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Koh Tarutao?
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 Tarutao. 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 Tarutao?
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 Tarutao
While much of Thailand has been built up into a tourist destination of hotels and resorts, there are spots that are still untouched and covered in the beauty of this part of the world. The unspoiled regions of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park is 51 islands of rainforest ready for visitors. Established in 1974, the park is the second oldest in the country, and was the setting for the 2002 season of the reality television show Survivor. The park includes stunning coral reefs, pristine white beaches and wildlife of all shapes and sizes. Trek through and keep your eyes out for mouse deer, wild pigs, sea otters, tree pythons, sea eagles, hornbills, reef egrets and so much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Sightseeing Tours in Thailand, and The Best Cultural Tours in Thailand.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Koh Tarutao $98
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Koh Tarutao is $98. 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 Tarutao in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Koh Tarutao $50
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Koh Tarutao $100
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Koh Tarutao
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Koh Tarutao? 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 $0.44Koh Tarutao $34
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Koh Tarutao?
Prices for flights to both Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao $28
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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Koh Tarutao $14
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
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Koh Tarutao $7.01
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 Koh Tarutao, we can see that Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao 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 Tarutao would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Koh Tarutao 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 Tarutao Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Koh Tarutao?
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 Tarutao in the Summer?
Both Koh Tarutao and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Koh Tarutao because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Koh Tarutao. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Koh Tarutao. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 269 mm (10.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Koh Tarutao. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Koh Tarutao averages at about 27°C (81°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Tarutao in the Autumn?
Both Koh Tarutao and Beirut during the autumn 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 Tarutao year-round.
November to April is the dry season in Koh Tarutao. May and October is the rainy season in Koh Tarutao. Koh Tarutao gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Koh Tarutao. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 281 mm (11.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Koh Tarutao. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (81°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (81°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Tarutao in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Koh Tarutao. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Koh Tarutao attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Koh Tarutao. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 50 mm (2 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Beirut is much colder than Koh Tarutao in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Koh Tarutao fluctuates around 27°C (80°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Koh Tarutao 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Koh Tarutao in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Koh Tarutao. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Koh Tarutao throughout the year.
Also, November to April in Koh Tarutao is the dry season. May and October in Koh Tarutao is the rainy season. It's quite rainy in Koh Tarutao. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Koh Tarutao. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Koh Tarutao receives 124 mm (4.9 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Koh Tarutao. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Koh Tarutao averages at about 29°C (85°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Koh Tarutao 29°C (85°F)
Typical Weather for Koh Tarutao and Beirut
| Beirut | Koh Tarutao | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 51 mm (2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 124 mm (4.9 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 244 mm (9.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 269 mm (10.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 262 mm (10.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 355 mm (14 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 281 mm (11.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 116 mm (4.6 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.