Which place is cheaper, Seattle or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Seattle?
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 Seattle. 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 Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Seattle $205
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $205. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Seattle? 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 Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Seattle $30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- 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: $13
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Transfer in Private Vehicle from Seattle Airport (SEA)- Seattle Downtown: $86
- Smith Cove Terminal: Private Transfer to Seattle hotels: $310
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $149
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle hotels - Arrival Private Transfer : $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA) - Departure Private Transfer: $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Hotels Arrival Private Transfer : $74
- Smith Cove Terminal to Seattle Airport (SEA) - Departure Transfer: $74
- One-Way Private Transfer from Seattle Airport: $76
- Seattle, WA: Seaplane transfer to Vancouver, BC: $265
- Seattle Tacoma Airport(SEA): Transfer to Smith Cove Terminal: $310
- Seattle Tacoma Airport to Summit at Snoqualmie Arrival Transfer: $153
- Seattle Tacoma Airport (SEA): Private Transfer to Seattle: $267
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $0.71Seattle $51
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
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $65
- Seattle Holiday Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $67
- Eat Around the World Seattle Food Tour: $69
- International District Food Tour: $69
- Street Food Tour of South Lake Union: $75
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $85
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Seattle $16
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Uncover Beirut's Divided Past: In-App Audio Tour: $11
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $15
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
- Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $48
- From Jeita, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $50
- Full-Day Private Tour to Sidon, Tyre and Maghdouche: $50
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- 3 Hour Seattle City Tour: $90
- 2 Hour Seattle City Snapshots Tour: $85
- 2 Hour Sound Tour: $98
- 2-Hour Seattle Sailing Harbor Tour: $45
- 3 Hours Electric Bike Tour of Seattle's Waterways, Nature and Neighborhoods: $87
- 5-hour Seattle and Suburbs Attractions Tour: $185
- Beneath The Streets Underground History Tour: $29
- Best of Seattle Small Group Walking Tour W/ Space Needle: $244
- Boeing Factory Tour with Guided Transport from Seattle: $125
- Chef Guided Happy Hour Tour - Cocktails, Bubbles and Bites: $140
- CitySightseeing Seattle Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Bookable Extras: $43
- Customized Mount Rainier Tour from Seattle: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Seattle $16
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 Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $38
- Where the Hops Grow! Yakima Brewery Tour : $40
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Brewery and Restaurant Tour of Historic Seattle Neighborhood: $109
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle is in North America, 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Seattle?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Seattle, 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 Seattle?
Seattle 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 Seattle in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Seattle. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, most visitors come to Seattle for the beaches, the hiking, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Seattle. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Seattle averages at about 67°F (19°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Seattle. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 313 hours of full sun.
Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Seattle. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 0.9 inches (22 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Seattle 67°F (19°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Seattle in the Autumn?
Both Seattle and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the autumn with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, the autumn months attract visitors to Seattle because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, the music scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Beirut is generally much warmer than Seattle. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Seattle fluctuates around 54°F (12°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Seattle during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 143 hours of full sun in the autumn.
In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Seattle. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 3.3 inches (83 mm) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Seattle 54°F (12°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Seattle in the Winter?
Both Seattle and Beirut during the winter 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 museums, the shopping scene, the theater shows, and the cuisine are the main draw to Seattle this time of year.
Beirut is much warmer than Seattle in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Seattle fluctuates around 42°F (5°C).
In the winter, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Seattle. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Seattle receives 67 hours of full sun.
Seattle gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets around the same amount of rain in January as Seattle. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 5.4 inches (136 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Seattle 42°F (5°C)
Should I visit Beirut or Seattle in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Seattle. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Also, many travelers come to Seattle for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Beirut is much warmer than Seattle. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Seattle averages at about 51°F (11°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Seattle this time of the year. In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Seattle during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Seattle receives 212 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Seattle. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Seattle receives 2.5 inches (64 mm) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Seattle 51°F (11°C)
Typical Weather for Seattle and Beirut
| Beirut | Seattle | |||
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 inches (136 mm) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 45°F (7°C) | 4 inches (102 mm) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 inches (96 mm) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 inches (64 mm) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 inches (47 mm) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 inches (40 mm) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 0.9 inches (22 mm) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 inches (31 mm) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 inches (49 mm) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 inches (83 mm) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 47°F (8°C) | 5.7 inches (144 mm) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 42°F (6°C) | 6 inches (152 mm) |
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