Cost of Living in Lebanon
Summary of cost of living in Lebanon:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,131.5, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $875.3, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Lebanon is, on average, 28.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Lebanon is, on average, 53.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $54.25 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $4.50 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $5.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $4.25 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.10 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $0.92 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.74 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $0.78 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.89 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.61 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $4.97 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.53 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $5.56 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.19 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.78 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.60 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.55 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.68 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.02 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.78 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $10.00 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.33 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.35 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $3.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $2.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $75.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $5.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $3.22 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $22.50 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.00 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $45,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $31,835.71 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $184.60 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $21.84 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $35.40 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $62.22 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $31.11 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $10.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $575.00 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $8,581.25 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $69.67 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $49.44 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $137.78 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $112.22 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $724.91 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $400.25 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,645.70 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $891.16 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $273.24 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $148.11 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $650.47 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.88 | |
Prices in Lebanon
This country had 660 entries in the past 12 months by 55 different contributors.
Last update: 6 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 6 June 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten im Libanon
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida no Líbano
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Libano
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