Which place is cheaper, Beirut or Santorini?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Santorini or Beirut?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Santorini or Beirut, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Santorini or Beirut?
Santorini
Santorini is a volcanic island that is part of the Cyclades group of the Greek Islands. It has some spectacular views, beautiful sunsets, and excellent beaches. As one of the most popular of the Greek Islands to visit, Santorini sees many tourists every year. However, it's for a good reason, as the famous white-washed buildings that spill down the hill, some with blue domes that match the gorgeous color of the water, are set against the beautiful mountainous backdrop of one of the most scenic areas of the Mediterranean. Home to several of these small and scenic towns such as Oia, Kamari, Perissa, and Fira, visitors can explore the large island, enjoy delicious food, swim at the beaches, hike the hills, and sail the blue waters.
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.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per daySantorini €210Beirut €2.07
The average daily cost (per person) in Santorini is €210, while the average daily cost in Beirut is €2.07. 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 Santorini and Beirut in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personSantorini €118Beirut €1.15
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomSantorini €236Beirut €2.30
Compare Hotels in Santorini and Beirut
Looking for a hotel in Santorini or Beirut? 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: Santorini Hotel Prices and Beirut Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Santorini €35Beirut €0.40
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Santorini
Also for Santorini, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- ~ Private airport Transfer to all destinations ~: $33
- Wedding Transfer for Guests: $26
- VIP Limo Transfers From & To Santorini Port: $83
- Transfer to Akrotiri : $44
- Transfer Perissa To Oia : $22
- Transfer & Tours: $18
- Shuttle Transfers From or To Santorini Port: $21
- Shared transfer to/from the airport/port : $75
- Shared Departure Transfers to Airport or Port Santorini : $33
- Shared Departure Transfer: Santorini Hotel to Airport or Cruise Port: $22
- Shared Arrival Transfer: Santorini Airport to Hotel or Cruise Port: $28
- Port Transfer to Hotels and Airport: $15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Beirut
Also for Beirut, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer from Beirut to Rafic Hariri (BEY) Airport: $47
- Private Departure Transfer: Hotel to Beirut International Airport: $18
- Private Arrival Transfer: Beirut International Airport to Hotel: $18
- Departure Transfer:From Hotel To Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY): $10
- BEY Airport to Hotel, Private Arrival Transfer: $10
- Airport Departure Transfer From Your Beirut Hotel: $10
- Private Departure Transfer: From your hotel in Beirut to Airport: $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
Is it cheaper to fly into Santorini or Beirut?
Prices for flights to both Beirut and Santorini 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 daySantorini €55Beirut €0.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Santorini
For Santorini, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Traditional Greek Night live Music & Dinner Show in Santorini: $55
- Santorini Caldera Sunset Sailing Cruise with Dinner and Wine: $89
- Santorini Greek Cooking Class: $89
- Greek Cuisine Cooking Class in Santorini: $105
- Santorini Volcano Sunset Cruise Including Dinner on Board: $115
- Santorini Sunset Sailing Cruise: Dinner, BBQ, Open Bar, Transfers: $133
- Santorini Food Tour: Fira Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Tastings: $139
- Santorini Cooking Lesson with Chef and a Bottle of Wine : $164
- Santorini Family Farm Food & Wine Tour with Cooking Class: $166
- Traditional Cooking Lessons with Full Meal & Wine: $166
- Vegan Cooking Lessons with Full Meal & Wine: $166
- Half-Day Inland Fishing Tourism Sunset Tour with Dinner: $166
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 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.Santorini €35Beirut €0.24
Tours and Activities in Santorini
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Santorini.
- Private Half- Day experience in Santorini Island: $249
- Santorini Panoramic Blue Shade Tour-Firostefani, Imerovigli, Oia: $63
- 2-Day Santorini Bus Tour with Volcanic Cruise: $111
- 3 Hour Tour in Oia: $122
- 3 Hours Private Santorini Tour: $139
- 3 hours Panoramic Tour to Oia: $72
- 4 Hour Private Guided Tour in Santorini: $222
- 4 Hours Private Sightseeing Tour in Santorini: $166
- 4 Hours Santorini Private Tour: $189
- 5 Hours Private Tinos Cultural Van Tour: $64
- 5-Hour Private Custom Santorini Tour: $215
- 5-hour My Santorini Private Tailor Made Tour : $194
Tours and Activities in Beirut
For Beirut, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- 2-Day Tour of Jeitta Grotto, Harrisa Telefrique and Byblos City: $150
- 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
- All in 1 Lebanon Local Multi day Tour, 3 days: $299
- Ancient Wonders: Baalbek, Anjar & Chateau Ksara Tour with Lunch: $55
- Baalback Roman temples tour: $128
- Baalbek, Anjar & Ksara: Private Tour Through Lebanon's Treasures: $65
- Baalbek, Anjar and Ksara Guided Full-Day Tour from Beirut: $90
- Beirut : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private tour): $34
- Beirut City Tour with Street Food : $90
- Beirut Downtown, Corniche and National Museum Tour: $80
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one daySantorini €25Beirut €0.21
Sample the Local Flavors in Santorini
Also in Santorini, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Half Day Simply Santorini Tour with Wine Tasting: $68
- Visit to a Wine Museum and Wine Tasting in Santorini : $78
- Santorini Highlights Small-Group Tour with Wine Tasting from Fira: $93
- Notos Day Tour through History & Wine Tasting: $100
- 5 towns in 5 hours: Santorini Most Popular Tour with Wine tasting: $119
- Santorini Wine Adventure with 12 Wine Tastings, Tapas and Sunset: $133
- Intimate Santorini - Small Group Shore Excursion and Wine Tasting: $144
- Santorini Wine Tour with 10 Wine Tastings and Oia Sunset: $150
- Wine Tour in Santorini with private guide, wine museum and tasting: $159
- Santorini Private Highlights Tour & Wine Tasting with local guide: $166
- Private Wine Tour in Santorini : $166
- Half-Day Virtual Reality Tour and Wine Tasting: $166
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 Tasting Day Tour from Beirut: $50
- 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
- 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: $82
- Fabulous Wine Tour in Central Bekaa Valley: $88
- 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: $104
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Santorini and Beirut, we can see that Santorini is more expensive. And not only is Beirut much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Santorini is in Europe and Beirut is in Middle East, 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 Santorini would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Santorini 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 Santorini Expensive? and Is Beirut Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Santorini or Beirut?
Beirut has a larger population, and is about 3 times larger than the population of Santorini. When comparing the sizes of Santorini and Beirut, 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.
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