Which place is cheaper, Pretoria 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 Pretoria?
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 Pretoria. 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 Pretoria?
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.
Pretoria
Located in Gauteng Province, Pretoria is the administrative capital city of South Africa, making it home to many government buildings and three universities. It is actually one of three capital cities, being home to the executive branch, with Cape Town as the legislative capital and Bloemfontein as the judicial capital. Within South Africa, Pretoria is also known as the "Jacaranda City" due to the thousands of jacaranda trees lining its streets, parks, and gardens.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Eco Tours in South Africa, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in South Africa.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Pretoria $62
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Pretoria 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 Pretoria in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Pretoria $26
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Pretoria $52
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Pretoria
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Pretoria? 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 $0.44Pretoria $12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 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
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Pretoria
Also for Pretoria, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Sun City & Pilanesberg Transfers: $250
- Private Transfer from JHB Airport to Hotels and Around Sandton: $37
- Private Airport Transfers to Sandton & Joburg CBD: $28
- Pretoria to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) - Departure Private Transfer: $161
- One Way Private Transfer from Airports and Hotels in Sandton: $91
- Airport transfers,door to door shuttle: $48
- Airport transfers, door to door .private transfers: $39
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Pretoria?
Prices for flights to both Pretoria 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 $1.23Pretoria $26
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 with Local Street Food Dinner: $50
- Private, Traditional Lebanese Cooking Class with a Contemporary Twist: $72
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $74
- 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 Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Feisty Food Tour : $77
- Lesedi Cultural Experience + Lunch or Dinner: $108
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Pretoria $15
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
- 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 Adventure Half Day Guided Tour: $120
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Must-See Attractions Walking Tour With Guide: $66
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $33
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
Tours and Activities in Pretoria
For Pretoria, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Cullinan diamond Mine Day Tour (surface tour): $88
- Horse Riding and Quad Biking Experience: $165
- Pretoria City Tour and Cullinan Mine Tour from Johannesburg : $194
- Pretoria Tour - Voortrekker Monument, Union Buildings, Pretoria : $74
- Soweto and Apartheid Museum Day Tour private from Johannesburg Private: $97
- 2 Hours Bicycle Tour in Soweto(Johannesburg): $94
- 5 Hour Lesedi Cultural Village Tour: $107
- Adventure Day Trip to Sun City from Johannesburg: $142
- Apartheid History of South Africa (Full day Experience with lunch: $105
- Apartheid Museum Guided Tour : $57
- Apartheid Museum Tour in Johannesburg from Pretoria, every FRIDAY afternoon: $53
- Apartheid Museum and Soweto Tour in Johannesburg : $84
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Pretoria $32
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Bekaa Valley Wine Tour: Savour Lebanon's Finest: $50
- Full-Day Private Wine Tasting Tour: $56
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour with Lunch from Beirut: $82
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $279
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Pretoria, we can see that Pretoria 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 Pretoria is in Africa, 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 Pretoria would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pretoria 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 Pretoria Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Pretoria?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 18% larger than the population of Pretoria. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Pretoria, 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.
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.