Cost of Living in Beirut

No, Ziad. it’s Iran’s influence that dragged Lebanon to despair. At Saudi times economy was blooming, some infrastructure was fixed, tourism was on its top, Beirut city was vibrant and full of sparkling fun and joy. Now, wrap that around your head Ziad. Iran brought destruction and despair to Lebanon. As putin did to Syria and Ukraine. All that just to prevent developed countries buying fossil fuel in places other that Russia. It is very difficult for leading fanatics in Iran or Syria to understand. They don’t even want to develop their own resources in défende of their countries interest. All they do is just pleasing Russians in exchange for outdated weapons.

The Lebanese lira has been tanked over 4 years now cartoon characters

Today 1 USD = 20,000 LBP
Official rate is 1,500 LBP
So divide all numbers by 13 or 14

Since Lebanon became under Iran followers influence it become poor in economic, safety and environmental.
I hope Lebanon will get out of its crisis soon

Their is a 600% inflation in Lebanon you must multiply by 6 every thing

The prices are no longer calculated correctly. if you are viewing the prices in us dollars or any other currency than LBP you can almost directly divide the price by 4 or 5 to get a real result. the lebanese currency has lost its value, and lebanon now is even cheaper than most if not all eastern European countries. maybe one of the cheapest in the world if you just have dollars in your pocket. Of course you must not use your credit card if you ever decided to visit lebanon, bring the cash with you, exchange them in the black market, around 8,500 LBP = 1 USD, and enjoy your stay, you will be able to have a meal for two in a decent mid ranged restaurant for 6 to 8 US dollars. you can stay in a decent hotel room for two for around 50 US dollars, and so on. you can buy a phone number SIM card for around 1.5 USD, and rent a car for 10-15 USD. However, despite the fact that it is a wonderful news for tourist, the locals here are doomed, and they feel that this is the most expensive country in the world, and they are right because the minimum wages in lebanon now are around 50$ per month which used to be around 400$ per month. the average now in around 200$ and it used to be around 1,600$.

.These are grossly wrong! Much more expensive for all items.

.All the prices you see above should be quadrupled because of the economic crisis and the dollar exchange issue.

.Its not so real some item are more expensive and other are cheaper
rent is more expensive private school more expensive electricity alone will cost around 200 dollar
food are 60% more expensive than mentioned restaurant you will find some less expensive and some are really to much expensive i have lived in three country so far Lebanon is the most expensive country with no work opportunity or really low salary medical insurance is really expensive and some Lebanese people die on the door of hospital because they cannot afford it 90% of Lebanese people are living aboard
if you have money to spend you will find the luxury life really easy to access with wonderful nightlife beach you can pass from sea to snow in 2 hours maximum
as a conclusion Lebanon is a great country but its so corrupted .

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.Corruption in the government is the problem.

These are grossly wrong! Much more expensive for all items.