Which place is cheaper, Palawan 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 Palawan?
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 Palawan. 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 Palawan?
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.
Palawan
Palawan is an archipelagic province of the Philippines, named for its largest island which measures about 450 kilometers (or 280 miles) long. The island is known as an ecological frontier with plenty of beaches and resorts as well as opportunities to see a diverse array of wildlife and their habitats on land and sea.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Philippines, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Philippines.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesPalawan Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Palawan $39
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Palawan is $39. 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 Palawan in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Palawan $12
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Palawan $24
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Palawan
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Palawan? 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.
Kayak helps you find the best prices for hotels, flights, and rental cars for destinations around the world. Compare prices for multiple destinations when planning your next trip.
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 Palawan Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Palawan $14
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: $48
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Airport Arrival Pick Up & Transfer to your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Paragliding in Lebanon with Hotel Transfer From Beirut: $192
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $25
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $200
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Palawan
Also for Palawan, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Shared Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $10
- Private for your group - transfers Puerto princesa to elnido: $100
- Private Van Transfers: Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Vice Versa: $48
- Private Van Transfer Coron Town to Airport: $68
- Private Van Transfer : From El Nido to Puerto Princesa Palawan: $218
- Private Transfer from Puerto Princesa to El Nido: $203
- Private Busuanga Airport to Coron Hotel Transfer: $79
- El Nido Tour with Lunch and Transfers: $44
- El Nido Tour C with Lunch and Transfers: $49
- El Nido Big Lagoon and Tropical Island Private Tour with Transfer: $179
- El Nido Beginner Surf Lesson with Lunch and Round-Trip Transfers: $73
- El Nido (Lio) Airport Transfers: $50
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Palawan?
Prices for flights to both Palawan 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 $1.23Palawan $17
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: $35
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- 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
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Palawan
For Palawan, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- El Nido Fishing with Local Fisherman with Sunset Dinner: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Palawan $4.74
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: $195
- ATV (2 Seat) Half Day Off-Road Tour & Scenic Adventure: $120
- Anjar baalback & Ksara tour: $130
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Semi-Private Tour | Max 10 · Lunch Incl: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $55
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Small-Group Guided Tour Beirut: $45
- BEYOND CHOUF mountains - Hidden Gems Mountains Day Tour: $250
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara Small Group Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $55
- Baatara Gorge Waterfall, Jeita Grotto and Byblos Tour: $170
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $36
Tours and Activities in Palawan
For Palawan, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2in1 City tour + museum & transportation from cruise port /hotel: $25
- 3D2N El Nido Experience: $250
- 3d2n ELNIDO Package tour: $280
- 5D4N Puerto Princesa & El Nido Experience: $299
- All-Inclusive El Nido Beach Hopping Private Tour: $153
- Balabac Tour Semi-Private 4D3N (price varies by group size): $590
- City tour of Puerto Princesa Palawan (hotel & cruiseship pick up): $20
- Coron Culion Island Escapade Private Tour: $132
- Coron Island Adventure Snorkeling Dugong Watching and More: $130
- Coron Island Escapade Group Tour with Island Lunch: $46
- Coron Island Escapade Tour (Shared Tour): $50
- Coron Island Hopping Tour A (Private Tour): $112
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Palawan $6.77
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 Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut (Entrance Fee Included): $91
- Private Baalbek Temples & Ksara Wine Tour | From Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · St Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- Private tour to Jeita Grotto with Wine Tasting in Faqra Ruins: $110
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $225
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Palawan, we can see that Palawan 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 Palawan 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 Palawan would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Palawan 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 Palawan Expensive?.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.