Which place is cheaper, Lisbon or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Lisbon?
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 Lisbon. 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Lisbon $140
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $140. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Lisbon $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Lisbon $126
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Lisbon $26
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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$6.96
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- sintra private luxury transfer to or from lisbon airport: $149
- mapeTOUR Transfers from Lisbon Airport to Lisbon: $82
- lisbon private luxury transfer to or from lisbon airport: $38
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Lisbon HTL-APT (LIS): $36
- Transfers from/to Lisbon Airport to: Fátima / Nazaré / Alcobaça..: $263
- Transfers - Aeroporto de Lisboa (Chegadas/Partidas): $43
- Transfer: Airport to where you want: $48
- Transfer to Six Senses Douro Valley from Lisbon: $440
- Transfer to Setubal (not Troia or Comporta) from Lisbon: $55
- Transfer to Porto from Lisbon: $369
- Transfer to Lisbon from Lisbon Airport: $48
- Transfer to Lamego from Lisbon: $223
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $0.71Lisbon $45
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
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Soirée Rivage - Sunset cruise with dinner and Party: $25
- Hard Rock Cafe Lisbon with Set Lunch or Dinner : $28
- Tapas Food Tour: $38
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $48
- Lisbon Food Tour: $53
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $54
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $54
- Cooking Pastel de Nata with a glass of wine !: $54
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $54
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $55
- No Diet Club - Unique food tour in Lisbon with many Tastings: $62
- Original Morning Food Tour: $64
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Lisbon $26
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 Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Óbidos - Nazaré - Mafra (National Palace of Mafra)Private tour from Lisbon: $217
- 2-Hour Night Sailing Tour in Lisbon with a Drink: $49
- Private Walking Tour - Wandering Around Lisbon: $93
- Private day tour Serra da Estrela cheese factory bread museum: $210
- Saint George Castle Guided Tour from Lisbon: $34
- Sintra or Cascais Half-day Private Tour - The real portuguese essence!: $120
- Street Art Walking Tour in Lisbon - Parque das Nações: $16
- The Heart of Lisbon- History & coffee experience: $66
- Évora & Arroiolos Small-Group Full Day Tour : $109
- Évora Tour: $164
- Évora Tour - Évora Town and Surroundings Private Tour: $244
- Évora Unveiled: A Half-Day Discovery| Premium Private Experience : $109
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Lisbon $20
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 Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $17
- Pub Crawl with Unlimited Drinks and VIP Club Entry: $18
- Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $19
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $20
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $21
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: $22
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $22
- Private Bar Crawl in Lisbon: $22
- Pub Crawl Walking Tour with Shots and Drinking Games: $22
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $27
- Pub Crawl Lisbon: $27
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon is in Europe, 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Lisbon?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 4 times larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Lisbon, 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 Lisbon?
Lisbon 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 Lisbon in the Summer?
Both Lisbon and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Lisbon for the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Lisbon. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Lisbon averages at about 23°C (73°F).
It's quite sunny in Lisbon. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 352 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 5 mm (0.2 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Lisbon 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lisbon in the Autumn?
Both Lisbon 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Lisbon in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Lisbon. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Lisbon fluctuates around 19°C (66°F).
In Lisbon, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Lisbon. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 213 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Lisbon. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Lisbon 19°C (66°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lisbon in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Lisbon. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Lisbon for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Lisbon in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Lisbon fluctuates around 12°C (53°F).
Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Lisbon receives 144 hours of full sun in the winter.
Lisbon receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Lisbon. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Lisbon 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Lisbon in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Lisbon. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Lisbon because of the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Beirut is around the same temperature as Lisbon. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Lisbon averages at about 16°C (60°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Lisbon. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Lisbon. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Lisbon receives 235 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Lisbon. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Lisbon receives 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Lisbon 16°C (60°F)
Typical Weather for Lisbon and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 111 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 16°C (60°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 21 mm (0.8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 6 mm (0.2 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 26 mm (1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 80 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
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