Which place is cheaper, Perth or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Perth?
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 Perth. 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 Perth?
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.
Perth
Capital of Western Australia, Perth is a city that sits where the Swan River meets the sea, and given its ocean side location there is plenty to see and do on the water and beyond. Spend a day on Perth's sandy beaches or get lost in its parks and gardens, sail down the river or enjoy the city's history and culture visiting museums and historic sites, shopping, dining, and much more.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Australia, and Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Perth $133
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Perth is $133. 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 Perth in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Perth $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Perth $152
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Perth
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Perth? 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 Perth Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Perth $25
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Perth
Also for Perth, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Perth City Hotels to Fremantle Cruise Port : $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth city hotels: $33
- Private Transfer from Fremantle Cruise Port to Perth Airport(PER): $33
- Rottnest Island Flight Transfer with Return Ferry: $221
- One Way Flight Transfer to or from Rottnest Island: $165
- Perth city to Perth Airport (PER) - Departure Private Transfer: $33
- Perth Airport: One-Way Private Transfer to Perth city: $67
- Hillarys Boat Harbour: Rottnest Island Ferry Transfer: $59
- Departure Private Transfer: Perth City to Perth Airport PER in Business Car: $76
- Ballooning in the Avon Valley plus Transfer from Perth : $258
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Perth?
Prices for flights to both Perth 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 $0.71Perth $36
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 Perth
For Perth, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Hands on Cooking Class or Cooking Workshop Experience: $69
- Half-Day Low and Slow BBQ Food Tour in Perth: $79
- American BBQ Food Tour: $79
- Perth Swan River Dinner Cruise: $112
- Swan River Dinner Cruise with Beverages: $112
- Pinnacles Sunset Dinner and Stargazing Experience a Small Group Tour: $116
- From Pinnacles Sunset and Stargazing Tour with Dinner: $116
- Pinnacle Desert Sunset and Stargazing with Dinner: $142
- The 10 Tastings of Perth With Locals: Private Food Tour : $159
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Perth $14
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 Perth
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Perth.
- 1 Day Margaret River Sightseeing Tour from Perth: $131
- 2 Hours Whale Watching Tour in Fremantle: $50
- Adventure Rottnest Tour with Ferry & Adventure Cruise: $102
- Best of Fremantle 2-Hour Walking Tour: $30
- Bickley Valley Wine & Cider Tour - Premium Small Group Tour: $132
- Caversham Wildlife and Swan Valley Private Tour: $297
- City Tour Perth & Fremantle & Swan River: $126
- Cliffs and Caves Kayak Tour in Swan River: $59
- Coffee, Culture, and Art Tour of Perth: $33
- Design Your Own Tour Experience: $264
- Discover Rottnest with Ferry & Bus Tour: $91
- Dolphin, Penguin and Sea Lion Cruise: $56
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Perth $7.54
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 Perth
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Perth:
- Little Creatures Brewery Tours : $17
- Half Day Swan Valley Wine Tour: $63
- Afternoon Swan Valley Wine Tasting with Transportation: $63
- Swan Valley: Half-Day Wine Tour From Perth: $63
- Swan Valley Half Day Wine Tour from Perth: $65
- Half-Day Swan Valley Wine Tour with Tastings - From Perth: $69
- Swan Valley: Out for the Afternoon Wine Tasting with Lunch: $76
- Small-Group Gin Distillery Tour in Perth: $89
- Swan Valley: Full-Day Wine Tour with Lunch: $92
- From Swan Valley Winery & Brewery Day Tour With Lunch: $109
- Swan River Kayaking Tour with Dining and Wine Tasting: $109
- Half-Day Swan Valley Winery & Brewery: $129
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Perth, we can see that Perth 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 Perth is in Pacific, 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 Perth would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Perth 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 Perth Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Perth?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 32% larger than the population of Perth. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Perth, 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 Perth?
Perth 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 Perth in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Perth. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, many visitors come to Perth in the summer for the beaches and the family-friendly experiences.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Perthin January. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Perth fluctuates around 25°C (76°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Perth this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Perth during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 331 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives more rain than Perthin January. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Perth receives 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBeirut 27°C (81°F)Perth 25°C (76°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Perth in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Perth. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Perth for the shopping scene during these months.
Beirut is a little warmer than Perth in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Perth fluctuates around 19°C (67°F)in April.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Perth. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Perthin April. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 219 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets more rain in October than Perthin April. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Perth receives 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBeirut 25°C (77°F)Perth 19°C (67°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Perth in the Winter?
Both Perth and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the winter months attract visitors to Perth because of the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
In the winter, Beirut is around the same temperature as Perth. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Perth averages at about 13°C (55°F)in July.
Beirut usually receives less sunshine than Perth during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Perth receives 166 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Perth. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives less rain than Perthin July. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Perth receives 170 mm (6.7 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBeirut 13°C (55°F)Perth 13°C (55°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Perth in the Spring?
Both Perth and Beirut during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Also, the beaches are the main draw to Perth this time of year.
In April, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Perthin October. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Perth fluctuates around 17°C (62°F).
In Perth, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Perthin October. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Perth receives 273 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Perthin October. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Perth receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBeirut 17°C (63°F)Perth 17°C (62°F)
Typical Weather for Perth and Beirut
| Beirut | Perth | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 25°C (76°F) | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 25°C (77°F) | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 9 mm (0.4 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 16°C (61°F) | 115 mm (4.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 14°C (58°F) | 201 mm (7.9 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (56°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (58°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (67°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 8 mm (0.3 in) |
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.