Which place is cheaper, Ubud or Beirut?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Beirut or Ubud?
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 Ubud. 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 Ubud?
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.
Ubud
Made popular by the film Eat Pray Love, Ubud is located in the uplands of Bali, Indonesia. Beautiful Hindu temples and iconic rice fields are the sight to see in this popular cultural, artistic and religious hub on the island.
Though Ubud is hot and humid during the day, it is still cooler than coastal areas. Still, temperatures linger between mid-70's and low 90's year-round, so it is likely you'll experience warm weather, regardless of when you visit.
Ubud's wet season is from November to June, which makes it an unpopular time for travelers. January and February are when Ubud experiences the heaviest rainfall, so it may be wise to avoid visiting at this time, especially since weather will limit activities, bring out insects, and cause landslides and possible flooding.
Dry season runs from July through October, which is high season for travel. Even during dry season, Ubud is extremely humid, so pack lightweight clothing that breathes and lots of sunblock.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Cultural Tours in Indonesia, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Indonesia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.25Ubud $157
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.25, while the average daily cost in Ubud is $157. 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 Ubud in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Ubud $139
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Ubud $278
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Ubud
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Ubud? 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 Ubud Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Ubud $1.90
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
- Airport Transfer and Pickup Services in Beirut: $13
- 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: $47
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ubud
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ubud:
- Whitewater Rafting Ayung River with Return Transfer In Ubud Bali: $55
- White Water Rafting Ubud Bali With Hotel Transfer: $24
- White Water Rafting Adventure with Lunch and Return Transfer Including: $36
- Welcome Pickups Bali Transfer: $19
- Waterbom Bali Day Pass with Hotel Transfer: $57
- ATV Quad Bike and Ayung Rafting with Lunch & Transfers: $67
- 1 Hour Beach Horse Riding with Transfer: $64
- Ubud Transfers: Best Ubud Ground Transport: $35
- Ubud Transfer Service: $33
- Ubud Cultural and Historical Guided Tour with Transfer: $50
- Ubud Airport transfer and pick up: $20
- Ubud Airport Transfer Private All Inclusive: $14
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Ubud?
Prices for flights to both Ubud 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 $0.71Ubud $12
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
- Private Lebanese Home Cooking Class in Byblos with a Local Family: $86
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $93
- 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 Ubud
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ubud.
- Ubud Cooking Class with Optional Market Visit Pickup Included: $21
- Balinese Traditional Cooking Class with Market Tour: $23
- Balinese Cooking School and Market Tour with Transfer: $24
- Balinese Cooking Class and Market Tour with Transfers: $24
- Cooking Class with Transfers and Optional Market Visit: $24
- Ubud : Vegetarian & Vegan cooking class with market visit: $24
- Ubud Cooking : All Inclusive Cooking Class: $25
- Bali Amazing Cooking Class: $26
- Be a real Balinese with Traditional Balinese Cooking Class: $26
- Balinese Cooking Class with Hotel Transfers: $27
- Ubud Cooking : All Inclusive Cooking Class: $28
- 8 Hours Private Balinese Cooking Class with Tirta Empul Temple: $28
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Ubud $11
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Small Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos with Hotel pickup: $10
- Discovering Lebanon: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, and Byblos Tour: $15
- City Sightseeing Beirut Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: $25
- Beirut Walking Tour - Discover Beirut by foot: $25
- Hidden Gems of Hamra and Ras A Walking Tour: $30
- Beirut Like a Local: Customized Private Tour: $35
- Lebanon's Treasures: Jeita Grotto and Harissa Private Tour: $35
- Beirut Walking Tour: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Lebanon's Historic Gems: Private Tour of Jeita, Byblos & Harissa: $40
- Beirut Full Day Walking Tour: $41
Tours and Activities in Ubud
Here are a few actual costs in Ubud for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- 1 DAY Valley Trekking at Hidden Canyon Bejiguwang + Sightseeing/Private Tour 8 Hours/English/Japanese Driver Included: $41
- BALI INSTAGRAM TOUR Private Tour with Wifi onboard: $87
- Bali ATV-Quad Adventure and White Water Rafting: $76
- Bali Private tour : $55
- Best of Ubud Tours with Jungle Swing ( All Inclusive ): $94
- Full Day Private Tour in Lempuyang Temple, Bali: $65
- Gate Of Heaven Lempuyang Temple Tours with Blue Lagoon Snorkeling: $35
- Kecak fire dance and uluwatu temple tour - free wifi: $28
- North Bali Tour UNESCO Rice Terrace Bali and Tanah Lot Temple: $55
- Nusa Penida Tour: $90
- Private Tour Ubud and Tanah Lot Temple: $54
- Tanah Lot and Uluwatu Temple Private Guided Tour: $23
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Ubud $7.18
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
- Uncorking Splendor: A Journey Through Private Wine Tasting Tours: $60
- Full-Day Private Wine Tour in Bekaa Valley with Tasting : $60
- Byblos & Chateau Musar: History and Wine Tour: $65
- Wine Tasting and Culture : $69
- Wine Tasting and Hiking in the Cedars forest : $69
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $84
- From Full Day Wine Tasting in the Bekaa Valley Tour: $90
- Lebanon Wine Tasting Tour From Beirut: $91
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $106
- Wine Tasting Tour: $160
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Ubud, we can see that Ubud 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 Ubud 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 Ubud would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Ubud 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 Ubud Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Beirut or Ubud?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 70 times larger than the population of Ubud. When comparing the sizes of Beirut and Ubud, 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.