Which place is cheaper, Manila 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 Manila?
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 Manila. 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 Manila?
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.
Manila
A sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 12 million people, Manila is one huge, misunderstood concrete jungle, full of diverse cultures, traffic, pollution, restaurants, shopping malls, noise and nightlife. If you're looking to soak in culture and feel the vibe of a place rather than seeking a city that specifically caters to tourists, Manila is the place to be. Capital of the Philippines, Manila is also the center for education, business, and transportation.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Philippines.
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Beirut Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.76Manila $105
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.76, while the average daily cost in Manila is $105. 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 Manila in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.25Manila $54
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.50Manila $108
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Manila
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Manila? 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 Manila Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Manila $14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $15
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $49
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Manila
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Manila:
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Manila HTL-APT (MNL): $30
- Transfers from Manila, Makati, Taguig and Pasay Hotel to Airport: $50
- Tagaytay + Hidden Valley Springs: A Scenic Escape w/ Transfers: $200
- Safe and secure Airport Transfer Best in Manila: $243
- Quality Safe and Reliable Manila Airport Transfers: $49
- Private Transfer from Manila City Hotels to Manila Cruise Port: $58
- Private Transfer from Clark Airport (CRK) to Subic Bay Port: $97
- Private One-way Transfer From Manila To Manila Airport: $23
- Private Departure Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
- Private Departure Airport Transfer in Manila Bay and Makati Area: $23
- Private Arrival Transfer: Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Manila: $98
- Private Arrival Airport Transfer: All Hotels in Ortigas: $41
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Manila?
Prices for flights to both Manila 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 $1.22Manila $31
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 in Beirut with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- 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 Manila
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Manila.
- Binondo Chinatown Food Tour with Free Food Samples: $55
- Manila slums: happy land, smokey mountain and ugbo food tour: $55
- Ugbo Manila Street Food Tour with Tuktuk Ride: $60
- Makati Street Food Tour Experience: $64
- ⭐ Manila Street Food Tour in the Downtown, Eat and Drink⭐: $64
- Manila Food Tour: Explore World's Oldest Chinatown: $65
- Manila Food Tour: Introduction to Philippine Street Food: $65
- Guided Food Tour of Binondo with Tastings: $65
- Manila Chinatown Food Tour with Local Guide: $73
- Intramuros and Chinatown Food Tour with Food Samples: $80
- Cultural Dance Show with Dinner in Manila: $120
- Day Tour in Manilas History and Savor a Cultural Dinner: $175
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Manila $19
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Beirut Arrival Pass – 7 Day Self Guided Audio Tour: $20
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $30
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Discover Lebanon's Finest Wine: Full Day Tour of the Bekaa Valley: $50
Tours and Activities in Manila
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Manila are as follows:
- (Excursion) Day tour in Manila: $266
- A Day in Paradise at Villa Escudero Coconut Plantation Adventure: $150
- A Step Back in Time: Intramuros Walking Tour: $28
- Active Taal Volcano Sightseeing & Pagsanjan Falls Day Tour (2in1): $135
- Amazing Taal Volcano Tour (Boat Included): $125
- Antipolo Day Tour with Cloud 9 and Pinto Art Museum: $83
- BAGUIO CITY DAY TOUR (FROM MANILA): $367
- Banaue-Hapao Rice Terraces (Car Rental W/ Manila Tourist Driver): $300
- Breathtaking Cultural Experience in Villa Escudero : $145
- Club Crawl and Party Experience at BGC: $73
- Discover Tagaytay's Countryside: Half-Day Sightseeing Tour : $85
- Experience Intramuros with Bamboo Bicycle - Ecotours: $37
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Manila $9.85
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- 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
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $100
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $104
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $181
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Manila, we can see that Manila 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 Manila 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 Manila would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Manila 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 Manila Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Manila?
Manila has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Manila, 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 Manila?
Both destinations experience a warmer climate most of the year. Instead of summer and winter seasons, they usually have a rainy season and a dry season. Although in the rainy season, it doesn't necessarily rain every day.
Should I visit Beirut or Manila in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Manila. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. The warm climate attracts visitors to Manila throughout the year.
It's quite rainy in Manila. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Manila. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Manila receives 408 mm (16.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Manila. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Manila averages at about 27°C (80°F).
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Manila 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Manila in the Autumn?
Both Manila and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Plenty of visitors come to Manila because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Manila. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Manila. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Manila receives 240 mm (9.4 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
In October, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Manila. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Manila fluctuates around 26°C (79°F).
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Manila 26°C (79°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Manila in the Winter?
Both Manila and Beirut during the winter 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 Manila year-round.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Manila. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Manila receives 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
Beirut is much colder than Manila in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Manila fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Manila 24°C (76°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Manila in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Manila. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Manila attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Beirut usually receives more rain than Manila. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Manila receives 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain each month for the spring.
In the spring, Beirut is much colder than Manila. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Manila averages at about 29°C (84°F).
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Manila 29°C (84°F)
Typical Weather for Manila and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 24°C (76°F) | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 5 mm (0.2 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 18 mm (0.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (83°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (81°F) | 303 mm (11.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 408 mm (16.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 452 mm (17.8 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 357 mm (14.1 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 240 mm (9.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 121 mm (4.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 50 mm (2 in) |
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