Which place is cheaper, Nagoya or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Nagoya?
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 Nagoya. 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 Nagoya?
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.
Nagoya
Nagoya is Japan's fourth-largest city after Tokyo, Yokohama, and Osaka, as well as one of the nation's major economic centers, being the home of auto giants like Toyota, Honda, and Mitsubishi Motors. With a history that dates back to samurai and ninja, Nagoya has evolved over the years into a trade center and hub for automobile and aircraft manufacturing. And it's also home to the Legoland resort!
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Japan, and The Best Tours for Seniors to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Nagoya $89
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Nagoya is $89. 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 Nagoya in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Nagoya $46
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Nagoya $92
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Nagoya
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Nagoya? 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 Nagoya Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Nagoya $11
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
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Nagoya
Also for Nagoya, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Nagoya hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya city hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port : $131
- Private Transfer from Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya hotels: $66
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Nagoya Cruise Port: $59
- Private Transfer from Nagoya City Hotels to Kanazawa Cruise Port: $144
- Private Transfer between Chubu Centrair Int'l Airport and Nagoya: $283
- Private Transfer - Nagoya Cruise Port to Nagoya Int Airport (NGO): $94
- Private One-Way Transfers to/from Suzuka Circuit: $276
- Nagoya airport to/from LEGOLAND Private transfer: $187
- Chubu Itn Airport to/from Nagoya City private transfer: $136
- Chubu Airport (NGO): Private Transfer to/from Naign Shrine: $768
- Chubu Airport (NGO) to/from Nagoya Private Transfer: $157
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Nagoya?
Prices for flights to both Nagoya 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 $0.71Nagoya $27
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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Grandma’s Traditional Cooking Class: $65
- Nagoya Special Food Tour: $66
- Market Tour and Authentic Nagoya Cuisine Cooking Class With a Local in Her Home: $92
- Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour: $174
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Nagoya $13
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 Nagoya
For Nagoya, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Day Tour with Ghibli Park Admission Ticket Round Trip from Nagoya: $174
- Experience Japanese calligraphy & tea ceremony at a traditional house in Nagoya: $109
- Explore Holy Mt Horaiji Private Tour: $207
- Explore-Castles Tour in Samurai City Aichi Using Local Train: $233
- From Gujo, Hida Takayama, and Shirakawa-go Day Tour: $60
- From Ise Grand Shrine Day Tour: $60
- Full-Day Kisoji Nakasendo Trail Tour from Nagoya: $226
- Ghibli Park Ticket and Accommodation 2 Days Package (No Guide): $179
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Nagoya Castle & Tokugawa Museum and Garden: $142
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Nagoya Castle & Toyota Commemorative Museum: $118
- Guided Half-day Tour(AM) to Noritake Garden & Toyota Commemorative Museum: $110
- Guided Half-day Tour(PM) to Nagoya Castle and Modern Technology at SCMAGLEV: $142
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Nagoya $12
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 Nagoya
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Nagoya:
- Pub Crawl in Nagoya: $38
- Restaurant and Bar Crawl in Nagoya Japan: $40
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Nagoya, we can see that Nagoya 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 Nagoya 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 Nagoya would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Nagoya 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 Nagoya Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Nagoya?
Nagoya has a larger population, and is about 14% larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Nagoya, 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 Nagoya?
Nagoya 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 Nagoya in the Summer?
Both Nagoya 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 Nagoya for the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Beirut is around the same temperature as Nagoya. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Nagoya averages at about 27°C (80°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Nagoya during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 170 hours of full sun in the summer.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Nagoya. In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Nagoya. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 213 mm (8.4 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Nagoya 27°C (80°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nagoya in the Autumn?
Both Nagoya 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 Nagoya in the autumn for the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Nagoya. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Nagoya fluctuates around 18°C (64°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 176 hours of full sun.
Nagoya gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Nagoya. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 114 mm (4.5 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Nagoya 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nagoya in the Winter?
The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Nagoya. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Nagoya for the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine during these months.
Nagoya can be very cold during winter. Beirut is much warmer than Nagoya in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Nagoya fluctuates around 4°C (40°F).
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Nagoya during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Nagoya receives 180 hours of full sun in the winter.
Beirut gets a good bit of rain this time of year. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Nagoya. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Nagoya 4°C (40°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Nagoya in the Spring?
The spring brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Nagoya. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the spring months attract visitors to Nagoya because of the activities around the city.
In the spring, Beirut is a little warmer than Nagoya. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Nagoya averages at about 14°C (58°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Nagoya. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Nagoya receives 189 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Nagoya. Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Nagoya. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Nagoya receives 152 mm (6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Nagoya 14°C (58°F)
Typical Weather for Nagoya and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 5°C (41°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 8°C (47°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 152 mm (6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 19°C (66°F) | 157 mm (6.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 27°C (80°F) | 213 mm (8.4 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (83°F) | 145 mm (5.7 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 24°C (75°F) | 204 mm (8 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 114 mm (4.5 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 71 mm (2.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
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