Which place is cheaper, Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands?
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 Yaeyama Islands. 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 Yaeyama Islands?
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.
Yaeyama Islands
The Yaeyama Islands is a cluster of islands located in the southwestern part of Japan, close to Taiwan. There are nine different islands, varying from small islets to large holiday resort islands. The Yaeyama Islands are one of the most popular destination in Japan due to their beautiful beaches and underwater ruins. Yaeyama is also known for having their own language and writing system. For the most part, everyone on the Islands speak Japanese, but you'll often find the Yaeyama writing on T-shirts in souvenir shops or scattered around Yaeyama.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Tokyo, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Tokyo.
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Beirut Prices
Lebanon PricesYaeyama Islands Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayBeirut $2.78Yaeyama Islands $111
The average daily cost (per person) in Beirut is $2.78, while the average daily cost in Yaeyama Islands is $111. 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 Yaeyama Islands in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personBeirut $1.26Yaeyama Islands $52
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomBeirut $2.52Yaeyama Islands $104
Compare Hotels in Beirut and Yaeyama Islands
Looking for a hotel in Beirut or Yaeyama Islands? 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 Yaeyama Islands Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Beirut $0.44Yaeyama Islands $18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Departure Transfer | Beirut Hotel to Airport: $10
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- Private Airport Arrival Pick Up & Transfer to your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Transfer from Beirut Hotels to the Beirut Airport: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer | Beirut Airport to Your Hotel: $10
- Private Arrival Transfer: From Airport to your hotel in Beirut: $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $13
- 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: $25
- Private Transfer from Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport to Beirut: $48
Is it cheaper to fly into Beirut or Yaeyama Islands?
Prices for flights to both Yaeyama Islands 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 $1.23Yaeyama Islands $47
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: $35
- Beirut Street Food Tour, Lebanon: $85
- 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
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Beirut $0.26Yaeyama Islands $8.37
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- New Cost Saver Small-Group Tour to Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos: $30
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | From Beirut: $30
- Small-Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Jeita Grotto, Harisa & Byblos: Small Group Tour with Hotel pickup: $30
- Hop-On Hop-Off Citysightseeing Tour & Audio Guide: $30
- Small Group Tour: Jeita Grotto, Harissa, Byblos with Hotel Pickup: $30
- Beirut Private Walking Tour with a Local: $35
- Private Tour - Explore Anjar Lebanon: $35
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $35
- Anjar, Baalbek & Ksara Winery | Budget Small-Group Tour Beirut: $45
- Jeita Grotto, Harissa & Byblos Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
- Sidon, Tyre & Maghdouche Small-Group Tour | Lunch Included: $45
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayBeirut $0.23Yaeyama Islands $6.10
Sample the Local Flavors in Beirut
Also in Beirut, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar, Ixsir & Batroun Day Trip: $75
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | Saint Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara · Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour | 3 Wineries from Beirut: $100
- Private Bekaa Wine Tour | 3 Wineries · St Thomas, Kefraya & Ksara: $100
- Private Full-Day Wine Tasting Tour from Beirut: $100
- Private Wine Tour | Chateau Musar & Ixsir Winery from Beirut: $100
- Private Cedar Hike & Bekaa Wine Tour | Kefraya & Ksara: $150
- Discover Wine Tasting Lebanese Tour Experience: $170
- Half-Day Private Chateau Musar and Ixsir Wine Tour from Beirut: $178
- Full-Day Private Bekaa Valley Wine Tour from Beirut: $224
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Beirut and Yaeyama Islands, we can see that Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands Expensive?.
When is the best time to visit Beirut or Yaeyama Islands?
Yaeyama Islands 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 Yaeyama Islands in the Summer?
The summer brings many poeple to Beirut as well as Yaeyama Islands. Beirut attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the beaches, snorkeling, the hiking, and the family-friendly experiences are the main draw to Yaeyama Islands this time of year.
In July, Beirut is generally around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 27°C (81°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 29°C (85°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Beirut this time of the year. In the summer, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 369 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 279 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Yaeyama Islands. Beirut usually gets less rain in July than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 179 mm (7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyBeirut 27°C (81°F)Yaeyama Islands 29°C (85°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Yaeyama Islands in the Autumn?
Both Yaeyama Islands 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, many travelers come to Yaeyama Islands for the hiking trails and the natural beauty of the area.
Beirut is around the same temperature as Yaeyama Islands in the autumn. The daily temperature in Beirut averages around 25°C (77°F) in October, and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 26°C (78°F).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during autumn. Beirut gets 254 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 177 hours of full sun in the autumn.
It rains a lot this time of the year in Yaeyama Islands. In October, Beirut usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain each month for the autumn.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberBeirut 25°C (77°F)Yaeyama Islands 26°C (78°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Yaeyama Islands in the Winter?
Both Yaeyama Islands 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. Furthermore, many visitors come to Yaeyama Islands in the winter for the museums and the cuisine.
In the winter, Beirut is cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Typically, the winter temperatures in Beirut in January average around 13°C (55°F), and Yaeyama Islands averages at about 18°C (64°F).
In the winter, Beirut often gets more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 149 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Yaeyama Islands receives 97 hours of full sun.
Yaeyama Islands gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Beirut. Beirut usually gets more rain in January than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 130 mm (5.1 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain this time of the year.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryBeirut 13°C (55°F)Yaeyama Islands 18°C (64°F)
Should I visit Beirut or Yaeyama Islands in the Spring?
The spring attracts plenty of travelers to both Beirut and Yaeyama Islands. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Beirut year-round. Furthermore, most visitors come to Yaeyama Islands for the beaches and the natural beauty during these months.
In April, Beirut is generally cooler than Yaeyama Islands. Daily temperatures in Beirut average around 17°C (63°F), and Yaeyama Islands fluctuates around 23°C (74°F).
In Beirut, it's very sunny this time of the year. Beirut usually receives more sunshine than Yaeyama Islands during spring. Beirut gets 225 hours of sunny skies, while Yaeyama Islands receives 154 hours of full sun in the spring.
Yaeyama Islands receives a lot of rain in the spring. In April, Beirut usually receives less rain than Yaeyama Islands. Beirut gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Yaeyama Islands receives 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain each month for the spring. Also, May to June is the rainy season in Yaeyama Islands.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilBeirut 17°C (63°F)Yaeyama Islands 23°C (74°F)
Typical Weather for Yaeyama Islands and Beirut
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 13°C (55°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 120 mm (4.7 in) |
| Feb | 13°C (55°F) | 110 mm (4.3 in) | 19°C (65°F) | 113 mm (4.4 in) |
| Mar | 15°C (59°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 126 mm (5 in) |
| Apr | 17°C (63°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (74°F) | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| May | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 26°C (79°F) | 231 mm (9.1 in) |
| Jun | 25°C (77°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 203 mm (8 in) |
| Jul | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (85°F) | 179 mm (7 in) |
| Aug | 28°C (82°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 29°C (84°F) | 236 mm (9.3 in) |
| Sep | 27°C (81°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 28°C (82°F) | 229 mm (9 in) |
| Oct | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 26°C (78°F) | 173 mm (6.8 in) |
| Nov | 19°C (66°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 170 mm (6.7 in) |
| Dec | 15°C (59°F) | 130 mm (5.1 in) | 20°C (67°F) | 134 mm (5.3 in) |
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