Which place is cheaper, Sapporo or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Sapporo?
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 Sapporo. 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 Sapporo?
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.
Sapporo
Capital of the northern Japanese island Hokkaido, Sapporo is a city surrounded by mountains and known for its beer, skiing, and annual snow festival with stunning ice sculptures. As host to the 1972 Winter Olympics, the city limits are dotted with ski jumps, hills, and popular ski resorts still in use today.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Coach Bus Tours in Japan, and The Best Adventure Tours to Japan.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Sapporo $106
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Sapporo is $106. 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 Sapporo in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Sapporo $63
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Sapporo $126
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Sapporo
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Sapporo? 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 Sapporo Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Sapporo $15
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 Sapporo
Also for Sapporo, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- [Airport Transfer] Smoothly move between Sapporo and New Chitose Airport with a private car! one way: $135
- SkyExpress Private Transfer: Sapporo to Otaru (8 Passengers): $289
- Shin Chitose Airport to/from Sapporo City: Shared Transfer: $37
- Sapporo City: Private Transfer to/from New Chitose Airport: $119
- Private Transfer: between Sapporo and Upopoy: $467
- Private Transfer from Sapporo hotels to Otaru Cruise Port: $93
- Private Transfer from Sapporo hotels to Muroran Cruise Port: $158
- Private Transfer from Sapporo City Hotels to Muroran Cruise Port: $143
- Horseback-Riding in a Country Side in Sapporo - Private Transfer is Included: $154
- Airport Transfer! Hotel in center of Sapporo to New Chitose Airport (CTS): $140
- New Chitose Airport ↔ Sapporo, Best Transfer Pick up Service : $66
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Sapporo?
Prices for flights to both Sapporo 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 $0.71Sapporo $30
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 Sapporo
For Sapporo, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Private Market Tour, Cooking Class and Lunch with a Local in Sapporo: $82
- Sapporo Bar Hopping Food Tour: $82
- Japanese Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local Professional in her Lovely Home: $88
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Sapporo $16
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 Sapporo
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Sapporo.
- 2 Day Tour to Icebreaker Mombetsu and Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido: $275
- A Japanese food experience plan in Sapporo where you can enjoy tempura and 3 types of Hokkaido-only sake along with a soba making experience!: $82
- Experience Hokkaido's Summer, Furano, Blue Pond & All-you-can-eat Fresh Melon! : $99
- Experience traditional Japanese cuisine, making soba noodles in Sapporo, in a fun and casual way.: $53
- Exploring Hokkaido Nightlife Susukino Evening Walking Tour: $131
- Friday only! A Japanese food experience where you can enjoy hand-made soba noodles and a luxurious Japanese lunch! !: $164
- From 10-hour Customized Private Tour to Noboribetsu: $2,287
- From Private Customized Day Tour to Biei+Furano: $699
- From Private Customized Day Tour to Otaru: $655
- Full Day Tour Hokkaido Biei Green Pond and Furano Flower Sea: $141
- Half-day (4 hours) Sapporo city Tour: $184
- Hand-rolled sushi experience tour at Sapporo Nijo Market: $44
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Sapporo $7.98
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
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Sapporo, we can see that Sapporo 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 Sapporo 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 Sapporo would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sapporo 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 Sapporo Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Sapporo?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 2% larger than the population of Sapporo. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Sapporo, 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 Sapporo?
Sapporo 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 Sapporo in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Sapporo. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Sapporo because of the city activities and the family-friendly experiences.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Sapporo. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Sapporo averages at about 21°C (69°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Sapporo during summer. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 179 hours of full sun in the summer.
In July, Beirut usually receives less rain than Sapporo. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 74 mm (2.9 in) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Sapporo 21°C (69°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sapporo in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Sapporo. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions and the shopping scene are the main draw to Sapporo this time of year.
In October, Beirut is generally much warmer than Sapporo. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Sapporo fluctuates around 11°C (52°F).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the autumn, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 156 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Sapporo. Beirut usually gets less rain in October than Sapporo. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Sapporo 11°C (52°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sapporo in the Winter?
Both Sapporo 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, many travelers come to Sapporo for the skiing, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine.
Be prepared for some very cold days in Sapporo. Beirut is much warmer than Sapporo in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Sapporo fluctuates around -5°C (24°F).
Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Sapporo during winter. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies, while Sapporo receives 99 hours of full sun in the winter.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Sapporo. It's quite rainy in Beirut. In January, Beirut usually receives more rain than Sapporo. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Sapporo -5°C (24°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sapporo in the Spring?
Both Sapporo 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Sapporo in the spring for the activities around the city.
In the spring, Beirut is much warmer than Sapporo. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Sapporo averages at about 7°C (44°F).
It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the spring, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Sapporo. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sapporo receives 183 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in April than Sapporo. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sapporo receives 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Sapporo 7°C (44°F)
Typical Weather for Sapporo and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -5°C (24°F) | 108 mm (4.3 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | -4°C (24°F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | -0°C (32°F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 7°C (44°F) | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 55 mm (2.2 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (62°F) | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 21°C (69°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 142 mm (5.6 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 138 mm (5.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 11°C (52°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 4°C (40°F) | 99 mm (3.9 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | -1°C (30°F) | 100 mm (3.9 in) |
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