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Cost of Living in Qoubaiyat

Qoubaiyat, Aakkâr, Lebanon · Population 15,000

▼ -16% vs Lebanon average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.ل41,195,256 ($460)
Couple, monthlyل.ل74,013,285 ($827)
Family of four, monthlyل.ل96,582,187 ($1,079)

Estimated Prices in Qoubaiyat

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.ل410,805 ($4.59)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.ل1,643,220 ($18.36)per meal
Cappuccinoل.ل123,242 ($1.38)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.ل9,311,580 ($104)per month
Monthly public transport passل.ل1,506,285 ($16.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.ل3,971,115 ($44.37)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.ل1,150,254 ($12.85)per month
Fitness club membershipل.ل1,150,254 ($12.85)per month
Cinema ticketل.ل301,257 ($3.37)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل19,849,368 ($222)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.ل13,808,256 ($154)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.ل41,424,769 ($463)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Qoubaiyat is ل.ل28,192,500 ($315) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.ل41,195,256 ($460) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.ل53,553,833 ($598) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.ل13,808,256 ($154)) represents about 34% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Qoubaiyat

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Nearby Cities

Halba

18 km away · Aakkâr

El Hermel

22 km away · Baalbek-Hermel

El Qâa

31 km away · Baalbek-Hermel

Râs Baalbek

37 km away · Baalbek-Hermel

Zghartā

40 km away · Liban-Nord

Ehden

43 km away · Liban-Nord

Bcharré

43 km away · Liban-Nord

Tripoli

43 km away · Liban-Nord

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 Qoubaiyat

Qoubaiyat is one of the key cities in Lebanon. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.ل41,195,256 ($460), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.ل13,808,256 ($154) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.ل96,582,187 ($1,079) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.ل74,013,285 ($827) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Qoubaiyat is ل.ل28,192,500 ($315). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.ل53,553,833 ($598) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Qoubaiyat expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.ل41,195,256 ($460) per month in Qoubaiyat including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Lebanon.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Qoubaiyat?
A net salary of around ل.ل53,553,833 ($598) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qoubaiyat with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qoubaiyat is ل.ل28,192,500 ($315).
How much is rent in Qoubaiyat?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.ل19,849,368 ($222) per month in the city centre and ل.ل13,808,256 ($154) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.ل41,424,769 ($463).
Is Qoubaiyat cheaper than Lebanon on average?
Yes — Qoubaiyat is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Lebanon average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Qoubaiyat?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.ل9,311,580 ($104) in Qoubaiyat. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.ل410,805 ($5) and a cappuccino runs around ل.ل123,242 ($1).
How do transport costs in Qoubaiyat compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qoubaiyat is estimated at ل.ل1,506,285 ($17). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qoubaiyat are estimates based on Lebanon national averages adjusted for city size (population 15,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.