Which place is cheaper, Moscow or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Moscow?
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 Moscow. 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 Moscow?
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.
Moscow
Moscow is the capital of Russia and is notable for its important role in history. It's a very sprawling city with many museums and fascinating buildings. Ten percent of Russia's population lives in this capital city and it's a financial and political center for the country. The Moskva River weaves its way through the city and you will find most of the city's sights and attractions on the northern side of the river.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Moscow $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Moscow is $62. 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 Moscow in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Moscow $39
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Moscow $78
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Moscow
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Moscow? 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 $0.44Moscow $6.06
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
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Moscow
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Moscow are as follows:
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Two Metro Passes$1.45
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Moscow
Also for Moscow, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Umban Sari to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $50
- Private Transfer from Tengkerang Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Tanjung Rhu to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Tangkerang Labuai to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Tanah Datar to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Sri Meranti to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $64
- Private Transfer from Singkarak to Padang Airport (PDG): $167
- Private Transfer from Simpang Tiga to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Sidomulyo Barat to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $40
- Private Transfer from Sei Selayur to Palembang Airport (PLM): $92
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru City to Pekanbaru Airport (PKU): $42
- Private Transfer from Pekanbaru Airport (PKU) to Tengkerang Tengah: $40
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Moscow?
Prices for flights to both Moscow 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 $0.71Moscow $14
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 Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Private Lebanese Cooking Class in Beirut with Amal and Hotel Transfers: $142
Typical Food Prices in Moscow
For Moscow, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Lunch for Two$5.89
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Lunch in the Center Market$3.21
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Breakfast for 2$11
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Moscow $16
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 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
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $66
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
Typical Entertainment Prices in Moscow
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for Moscow's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Theater Tickets$12
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Kremlin Entry (2)$11
Tours and Activities in Moscow
For Moscow, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2 Days Private Tour to See Bull Race and Raflesia Arnoldi Flower: $250
- Custom Private Tour in Palembang with English Speaking Driver: $85
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Moscow $7.79
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 Wine Tasting Tour in The Bekaa Valley: $50
- Budget Wine Tasting Tour at the Bekaa Valley Wineries: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Private Wine Tasting Tour: $65
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $80
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Private Wine Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $100
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour to Chateau Musar and Ixsir Winery: $100
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $102
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Moscow, we can see that Moscow 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 Moscow 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 Moscow would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Moscow 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 Moscow Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Moscow?
Moscow has a larger population, and is about 5 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Moscow, 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 Moscow?
Moscow 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 Moscow in the Summer?
Both Moscow and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year.
In July, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Moscow. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Moscow fluctuates around 19°C (67°F).
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Moscow. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 92 mm (3.6 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Moscow 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Moscow in the Autumn?
Both Moscow 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.
Beirut is much warmer than Moscow in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Moscow fluctuates around 6°C (43°F).
Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Moscow. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Moscow 6°C (43°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Moscow in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Moscow. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round.
Moscow can get quite cold in the winter. In the winter, Beirut is much warmer than Moscow. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Moscow averages at about -8°C (17°F).
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Moscow. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 45 mm (1.8 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Moscow -8°C (17°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Moscow in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Moscow. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.
In April, Beirut is generally much warmer than Moscow. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Moscow fluctuates around 7°C (45°F).
Beirut usually gets more rain in April than Moscow. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Moscow receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Moscow 7°C (45°F)
Typical Weather for Moscow and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -8°C (17°F) | 45 mm (1.8 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -7°C (20°F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (57°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 76 mm (3 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 92 mm (3.6 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 64 mm (2.5 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 6°C (43°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -5°C (23°F) | 52 mm (2 in) |
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