Lebanon vs Lebanon · 27 km apart
Lebanon
single / month
Cheaper overallLebanon
single / month
| Expense | Barja | Beirut | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.59 | $6.63 | Barja |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.36 | $26.52 | Barja |
| Cappuccino | $1.38 | $1.99 | Barja |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $104 | $150 | Barja |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.83 | $24.31 | Barja |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $44.37 | $64.09 | Barja |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.85 | $18.56 | Barja |
| Fitness club membership | $12.85 | $18.56 | Barja |
| Cinema ticket | $3.37 | $4.86 | Barja |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $222 | $351 | Barja |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $154 | $244 | Barja |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $463 | $733 | Barja |
| Total single-person budget | $460 | $686 | Barja |
| Average net salary | $315 | $455 |
Barja is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Barja runs about $460 versus $686 in Beirut — a difference of roughly 49%.
Salary-adjusted, Barja leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Barja · Full cost of living in Beirut