Which place is cheaper, Sydney or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Sydney?
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 Sydney. 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 Sydney?
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.
Sydney
Sydney, known as the harbour city, is the most famous and frequently visited city in Australia. It is at the economical and cultural heart of the country, and is one of the most beautiful and livable cities in the world. It's situated on the water with stunning views of the famous harbour throughout the city. It's most famous landmarks include the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It is also very close wonderful beaches, parks, and nature.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Family-Friendly Tours to Australia, and The Best Hiking & Trekking Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.26Sydney $278
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.26, while the average daily cost in Sydney is $278. 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 Sydney in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Sydney $104
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Sydney $208
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Sydney
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Sydney? 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 Sydney Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Sydney $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Arrival Transfer to Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Beirut Airport Transfer in a Limousine: $201
- Beirut Airport one Way Private Transfer to the hotel: $15
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer: $13
- Beirut Arrival Airport Transfer Pickup: $9.89
- Hiking Day Trip to Chouwen Lake with Hotel Transfers: $86
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Sydney
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Sydney:
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Taxi Ride$13
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Taxi to Airport$17
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Sydney
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Sydney:
- Try find your better than us!AirportTransfer inSydney APT-HTL SYD: $62
- Try find your better than us ! Airport transfer service in Sydney HTL-APT (SYD): $62
- Transfer from White Bay Cruise Terminal to Sydney Airport: $27
- Transfer Between Airport & Hotels or Cruise Terminal: $13
- Tandem Skydive with Optional Transfers: $251
- Private Transfer with Meet and Greet: $79
- Airport Shuttle Transfer to and from CBD Hotels: $36
- Sydney's Best Chauffeured Airport Arrival Transfers: $84
- Sydney to Sydney Airport (SYD) - Departure Private Transfer: $39
- Sydney Port Private Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City: $28
- Sydney Port Arrival Transfer: Cruise Port to City Hotel: $23
- Sydney International Airport to/from Sydney One Way Transfer: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Sydney?
Prices for flights to both Sydney 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 $0.71Sydney $45
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 Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Sydney:
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Tea$2.64
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Lunch Special$9.91
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Food/Drink Coogie Beach$9.91
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Meat Pies$3.30
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Sydney
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Sydney.
- Vivid Lights Festival Pizza Cruise Tour in Vivid Sydney: $16
- VIVID Dinner Cruise with Complimentary Drink on Arrival: $36
- Admission to Vivid Dinner Cruise in Sydney : $46
- Vivid Sydney Harbor Cruise with Buffet Dinner: $46
- Sydney's Little Italy Food Tour: $50
- Sydney Street Art & Food Tour: $53
- Christmas in July Dinner Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $57
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise (1.5 hour): $59
- Twilight Dinner Cruise on Coral Trekker: $59
- Harbor Sunset Cruise with Dinner: $59
- Sydney Harbour: Tall Ship Vivid Dinner Cruise: $59
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Sydney $32
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
Typical Entertainment Prices in Sydney
Here are a few typical costs in Sydney for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Theatre Show$30
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Sydney Tower Visit (for 2)$30
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Blue Mountain Tour/Featherdale Park (for 2)$126
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Powerhouse Museum$9.94
Tours and Activities in Sydney
Here are a few actual costs in Sydney for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Small-Group Sydney's Northern Beaches and Ku-ring-gai National Park Bus Tour: $231
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour: $100
- 1 Day Thredbo Snow Tour From Sydney: $100
- 1 Day/3 Day/7 Day Vintage Classic Car Driving Experience-Aus wide: $234
- 1 Hour Sydney Harbour Highlights Catamaran Cruise: $33
- 1.5 HR Vivid Sydney Harbour Cocktail Cruise: $37
- 2 Hours Sydney Harbour's True Crime Cruise Tour: $37
- 2-Hour Guided Walking Tour in Sydney Harbour National Park : $36
- 3 Hours Abba Tribute Cruise on Sydney Harbour: $65
- 3 Hr Whale Watching Discovery Cruise in Sydney: $72
- 3-Hour Private Bike Tour with a Local Sydney Guide: $228
- 3.5 Hours Explore Bondi Beach and Sydney Sightseeing Tour: $195
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Sydney $15
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
Typical Alcohol Prices in Sydney
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Sydney:
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Wine$11
Sample the Local Flavors in Sydney
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Sydney:
- Haunted Pub Tour with Local Guide: $21
- Sydney's Haunted Pub Tour with a Licensed Guide: $26
- Night Out Pub Crawl with Local Guide: $30
- Big Night Out Pub Crawl: $30
- Sydney Cellar Door - Old Vine Expressions Wine Tasting: $47
- Urban Winery Wine Tasting Tour with Cheese Platter: $56
- Private Wine Tour and Tasting: $56
- Beach and Brew - Hike and Brewery (Men and Women): $73
- The Rocks Pub Walking Tour: $77
- Marrickville Brewery Tour: $77
- Balmain Pub Walking Tour: $77
- Luxury Hunter Valley Wildlife & Wine Tasting Tour from Sydney: $84
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Sydney, we can see that Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Sydney 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 Sydney Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Sydney?
Sydney has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Beirut. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Sydney, 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 Sydney?
Sydney 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 Sydney in the Summer?
Both Sydney and Beirut during the summer are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Beirut because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, most visitors come to Sydney for the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, the city activities, and the family-friendly experiences during these months.
In the summer, Beirut is a little warmer than Sydney. Typically, the summer temperatures in Beirut in July average around 27°C (81°F), and Sydney averages at about 23°C (73°F)in January.
In Sydney, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Beirut. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Sydneyin January. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 236 hours of full sun.
Sydney gets a good bit of rain this time of year. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Sydneyin January. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 116 mm (4.6 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures July and JanuaryBeirut 27°C (81°F)Sydney 23°C (73°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sydney in the Autumn?
The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Sydney. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, the autumn months attract visitors to Sydney because of the hiking trails, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the natural beauty of the area.
In October, Beirut is generally a little warmer than Sydneyin April. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 25°C (77°F), and Sydney fluctuates around 19°C (65°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Sydney during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 195 hours of full sun in the autumn.
Sydney receives a lot of rain in the autumn. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Sydneyin April. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures October and AprilBeirut 25°C (77°F)Sydney 19°C (65°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sydney in the Winter?
The winter brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Sydney. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Additionally, the museums, the shopping scene, and the cuisine are the main draw to Sydney this time of year.
Beirut is a little warmer than Sydney in the winter. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 13°C (55°F) in January, and Sydney fluctuates around 12°C (53°F)in July.
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Sydney. In the winter, Beirut often gets less sunshine than Sydneyin July. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Sydney receives 208 hours of full sun.
Beirut receives a lot of rain in the winter. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Sydneyin July. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures January and JulyBeirut 13°C (55°F)Sydney 12°C (53°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Sydney in the Spring?
Both Sydney and Beirut are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Beirut throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Sydney for the beaches, the activities around the city, and the natural beauty.
In the spring, Beirut is around the same temperature as Sydney. Typically, the spring temperatures in Beirut in April average around 17°C (63°F), and Sydney averages at about 18°C (64°F)in October.
It's quite sunny in Sydney. The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Sydney during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Sydney receives 240 hours of full sun in the spring.
In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Sydneyin October. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Sydney receives 79 mm (3.1 in) of rain each month for the spring.
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Spring Average Temperatures April and OctoberBeirut 17°C (63°F)Sydney 18°C (64°F)
Typical Weather for Sydney and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 116 mm (4.6 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 21°C (70°F) | 148 mm (5.8 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (60°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 128 mm (5 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 12°C (53°F) | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 79 mm (3.1 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 101 mm (4 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 22°C (71°F) | 81 mm (3.2 in) |
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