Which place is cheaper, Los Angeles or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Beirut or Los Angeles?
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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?
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.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California is probably one of the most well known cities in the United States. It is the second most populated metro area in the country with more than 17 million people. The city's diversity is wide reaching, giving it a character that is unique from any other place in the country. LA has many world famous sights and neighborhoods including Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, and Santa Monica, but there is really so much more to this city.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.76Los Angeles $300
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Los Angeles is $300. 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 Los Angeles in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Los Angeles $138
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Los Angeles $276
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Los Angeles
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Los Angeles? 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 Los Angeles Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Los Angeles $40
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: $44
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $44
- 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
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Los Angeles
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Los Angeles:
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Hotel Parking for a Day$22
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Taxi to Airport$55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Los Angeles
Also for Los Angeles, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- World Cruise Center to Long Beach Airport(LGB)-Departure Transfer: $175
- World Cruise Center to Long Beach - Arrival Private Transfer: $175
- World Cruise Center to Long Beach - Arrival Private Transfer: $175
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer in Los Angeles APT-HTL (LAX): $141
- Round Trip Private Transfer Los Angeles Airport LAX to LA Anaheim: $66
- Private transfer on the LAX Airport in Los Angeles: $40
- Private Transfers between LAX Airport and Los Angeles: $511
- Private Transfers between LAX Airport and LA City Center: $77
- Private Transfer: LAX Airport and Universal Studio Hollywood: $122
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Cruise Terminal: $209
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Buena Park: $285
- Private Transfer from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Anaheim: $285
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Los Angeles?
Prices for flights to both Los Angeles 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 $1.23Los Angeles $104
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 Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Mexican Dinner (family of 4)$32
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Burritos for Two$15
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Coffee and Danish$7.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- West Los Angeles Walking Food Tour : $45
- West LA Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour with Tastings: $65
- Silver Lake Food Tour with Comedian Foodie Guide!: $69
- Santa Monica Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $70
- Venice Beach Food Tour with Tastings: $75
- LA Food Tour, Art District and Little Tokyo Night Stroll: $86
- 3-Hour Secret Food Tour of Venice Beach: $86
- Downtown Food Tour: $89
- Downtown Los Angeles Food Tour: $89
- Venice Beach LA Food Tour: $99
- LA Venice Beach Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $99
- Venice Beach Food Tour: $99
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Los Angeles $84
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-Day Tour of Beirut with Pick Up: $250
- ATV (2 Seat) Full Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $150
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $32
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Walking Tour: $170
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
- Beirut to Jeita Grotto and Byblos: Daily Tours with Lunch: $65
- Beirut to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouché: Daily Tours with Lunch: $65
Typical Entertainment Prices in Los Angeles
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Los Angeles's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Santa Monica Pier Rides (family of 4)$37
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Bowling$13
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Hollywood Tour for Two$30
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Six Flags for 2$96
Tours and Activities in Los Angeles
For Los Angeles, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Getty Museum Private Tour: $275
- Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and Los Angeles Private Tour.: $249
- 2-Hour Hollywood Bus Tour: $45
- 2-Hour Venice Beach Art and History Walking Tour: $39
- 2.5 Hour Private Sightseeing Tour of Hollywood and Beverly Hills: $219
- 20 Min Ferrari tour in Hollywood (Drive or Be driven): $99
- 20 Min Lamborghini tour in Hollywood (Drive or be driven): $139
- 30 Minute Lamborghini Huracan Spyder Driving Tour in Hollywood: $189
- 30min Tour : Explore Los Angeles in Tesla Cybertruck: $85
- 5 Hour Hollywood and Beverly Hills Shared Tour with 4 Stops: $89
- 50-Minutes Lamborghini Tour in Los Angeles: $215
- 60-minute Virtual Reality Escape Room Adventure: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Los Angeles $15
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- 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
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- PRIVATE Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $113
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $270
Sample the Local Flavors in Los Angeles
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Los Angeles:
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $37
- LA Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $40
- 2 Hours Party Bike Pub Crawl Tour in Glendale California: $43
- Malibu: Vintage VW Sightseeing Tour and Wine Tasting: $195
- Wine Tour at Fess Parker Winery by Helicopter: $4,299
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Los Angeles, we can see that Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is in North America, 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 Los Angeles would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Los Angeles?
Los Angeles has a larger population, and is about 93% larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles?
Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles in the Summer?
Both Los Angeles 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, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Los Angeles this time of year.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Los Angeles. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 72°F (22°C).
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0 inches (0 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Los Angeles 72°F (22°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Los Angeles in the Autumn?
Both Los Angeles 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 travelers come to Los Angeles for the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Los Angeles. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Los Angeles fluctuates around 64°F (18°C).
Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Los Angeles. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 0.6 inches (15 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Los Angeles 64°F (18°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Los Angeles in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Los Angeles. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Los Angeles in the winter for the museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Los Angeles in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Los Angeles fluctuates around 55°F (13°C).
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Los Angeles. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 3.1 inches (79 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Los Angeles 55°F (13°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Los Angeles in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Los Angeles. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Los Angeles for the beaches and the activities around the city during these months.
In the spring, Beirut is around the same temperature as Los Angeles. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Los Angeles averages at about 61°F (16°C).
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Los Angeles. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Los Angeles receives 1 inches (25 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Los Angeles 61°F (16°C)
Typical Weather for Los Angeles and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 inches (79 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 55°F (13°C) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 inches (71 mm) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 61°F (16°C) | 1 inches (25 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 inches (10 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 inches (3 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 0 inches (0 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 inches (5 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 inches (15 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 63°F (17°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 inches (66 mm) |
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