Cost of Living in Beirut
Summary of cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,244.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 903.1$, excluding rent.
- Beirut is 25.7% less expensive than Austin (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Beirut is, on average, 58.1% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.82 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 64.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.08 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.01 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.79 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.81 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.78 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.03 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.70 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.00 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.59 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.22 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 1.36 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.74 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.54 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.60 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.00 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.70 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 11.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.26 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.21 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 3.00 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 77.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.62 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 20.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.90 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 39,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 30,770.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 181.80 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 20.15 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 37.06 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 70.38 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 31.43 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 10.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 650.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,664.29 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 59.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 41.67 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 141.25 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 106.67 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 772.15 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 435.64 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,026.15 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 980.17 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 348.64 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 168.06 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 642.33 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.88 | |
Prices in Beirut
This city had 377 entries in the past 12 months by 29 different contributors.
Last update: 18 February 2026
Last update: 18 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Al-hirmil | 85.67 miles |
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The LBP pound is highly de-valuated.
The price you have are on the official RATE, that's why you see it that expensive.
the reality is way different
Since Lebanon became under Saudi/Zionist/"western democracies" influence it become poor in economic, safety and environmental.
That's nonsensical lOl. The calculation is based on a much outdated value of the Lebanese Lira.
If you're netting $1,000 a month in Beirut nowadays, you're in the top 5%.
the Lebanese pound has lost more than 90% of its value in the last 18 months.
You need to subtract the generated number of $5,938.87 by 10 and you'll get a more realistic figure.
Official rate is 1,500 LBP
So divide all numbers by 13 or 14
I hope Lebanon will get out of its crisis soon