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Cost of Living in Borj el Qoblé

Borj el Qoblé, Liban-Sud, Lebanon · Population 61,973

▼ -6% vs Lebanon average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.ل46,182,000 ($516)
Couple, monthlyل.ل83,091,800 ($928)
Family of four, monthlyل.ل108,542,020 ($1,213)

Estimated Prices in Borj el Qoblé

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.ل456,450 ($5.10)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.ل1,825,800 ($20.40)per meal
Cappuccinoل.ل136,935 ($1.53)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.ل10,346,200 ($116)per month
Monthly public transport passل.ل1,673,650 ($18.70)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.ل4,412,350 ($49.30)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.ل1,278,060 ($14.28)per month
Fitness club membershipل.ل1,278,060 ($14.28)per month
Cinema ticketل.ل334,730 ($3.74)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل22,643,500 ($253)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.ل15,752,000 ($176)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل47,256,000 ($528)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Borj el Qoblé is ل.ل31,325,000 ($350) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.ل60,036,600 ($671) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.ل15,752,000 ($176)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Borj el Qoblé

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Nearby Cities

El Bâzoûrîyé

3 km away · Liban-Sud

Tyre

5 km away · Liban-Sud

Qâna

7 km away · Liban-Sud

Srîfa

15 km away · Liban-Sud

Chaqra

22 km away · Nabatîyé

Sarafand

23 km away · Liban-Sud

Bent Jbaïl

24 km away · Nabatîyé

Nabatîyé

27 km away · Nabatîyé

Other Major Cities in Lebanon

Beirut

Beyrouth · pop. 2,421,354

ل.ل61,424,776 ($686) / mo

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

Living in Borj el Qoblé

Borj el Qoblé is one of the key cities in Lebanon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.ل46,182,000 ($516), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.ل15,752,000 ($176) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.ل108,542,020 ($1,213) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.ل83,091,800 ($928) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Borj el Qoblé is ل.ل31,325,000 ($350). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.ل60,036,600 ($671) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Borj el Qoblé expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) per month in Borj el Qoblé including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Lebanon.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Borj el Qoblé?
A net salary of around ل.ل60,036,600 ($671) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Borj el Qoblé with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Borj el Qoblé is ل.ل31,325,000 ($350).
How much is rent in Borj el Qoblé?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.ل22,643,500 ($253) per month in the city centre and ل.ل15,752,000 ($176) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.ل47,256,000 ($528).
Is Borj el Qoblé cheaper than Lebanon on average?
Yes — Borj el Qoblé is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Lebanon average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Borj el Qoblé?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.ل10,346,200 ($116) in Borj el Qoblé. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.ل456,450 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ل.ل136,935 ($2).
How do transport costs in Borj el Qoblé compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Borj el Qoblé is estimated at ل.ل1,673,650 ($19). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Borj el Qoblé are estimates based on Lebanon national averages adjusted for city size (population 61,973). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.