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Cost of Living in Beirut

Beirut, Beyrouth, Lebanon · Population 2,421,354 · National capital

▲ +25% vs Lebanon average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.ل61,424,776 ($686)
Couple, monthlyل.ل110,917,157 ($1,239)
Family of four, monthlyل.ل145,269,154 ($1,623)

Estimated Prices in Beirut

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.ل593,385 ($6.63)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.ل2,373,540 ($26.52)per meal
Cappuccinoل.ل178,016 ($1.99)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.ل13,450,060 ($150)per month
Monthly public transport passل.ل2,175,745 ($24.31)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.ل5,736,055 ($64.09)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.ل1,661,478 ($18.56)per month
Fitness club membershipل.ل1,661,478 ($18.56)per month
Cinema ticketل.ل435,149 ($4.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل31,432,053 ($351)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.ل21,865,776 ($244)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل65,597,328 ($733)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Beirut is ل.ل40,722,500 ($455) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.ل61,424,776 ($686) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.ل79,852,209 ($892) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.ل21,865,776 ($244)) represents about 36% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Borj Hammoud

3 km away · Mont-Liban

El Fanar

6 km away · Mont-Liban

Baabda

7 km away · Mont-Liban

Dbaïyé

9 km away · Mont-Liban

Kahhalé

10 km away · Mont-Liban

Aaley

12 km away · Mont-Liban

Joünié

13 km away · Mont-Liban

Râs el Metn

15 km away · Mont-Liban

Other Major Cities in Lebanon

Tripoli

Liban-Nord · pop. 227,857

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Sidon

Liban-Sud · pop. 200,000

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Borj Hammoud

Mont-Liban · pop. 150,000

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

El Minié

Liban-Nord · pop. 150,000

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Joünié

Mont-Liban · pop. 102,221

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Zahlé

Béqaa · pop. 100,000

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Baabda

Mont-Liban · pop. 84,900

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Baalbek

Baalbek-Hermel · pop. 81,052

ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) / mo

Living in Beirut

Beirut is the capital and one of the key cities in Lebanon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.ل61,424,776 ($686), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.ل21,865,776 ($244) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.ل145,269,154 ($1,623) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.ل110,917,157 ($1,239) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Beirut is ل.ل40,722,500 ($455). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.ل79,852,209 ($892) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beirut expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.ل61,424,776 ($686) per month in Beirut including rent outside the city centre. That is 25% more than the national average for Lebanon.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Beirut?
A net salary of around ل.ل79,852,209 ($892) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Beirut with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Beirut is ل.ل40,722,500 ($455).
How much is rent in Beirut?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.ل31,432,053 ($351) per month in the city centre and ل.ل21,865,776 ($244) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.ل65,597,328 ($733).
Is Beirut cheaper than Lebanon on average?
No — Beirut is estimated to be about 25% more expensive than the Lebanon average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Beirut?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.ل13,450,060 ($150) in Beirut. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.ل593,385 ($7) and a cappuccino runs around ل.ل178,016 ($2).
How do transport costs in Beirut compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Beirut is estimated at ل.ل2,175,745 ($24). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Beirut are estimates based on Lebanon national averages adjusted for city size (population 2,421,354) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.