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Cost of Living in Tripoli

Tripoli, Liban-Nord, Lebanon · Population 227,857

▼ -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 Tripoli

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 Tripoli 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.

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Nearby Cities

El Minié

2 km away · Liban-Nord

Zghartā

7 km away · Liban-Nord

Amioûn

15 km away · Liban-Nord

Ehden

20 km away · Liban-Nord

Halba

25 km away · Aakkâr

Hasroûn

25 km away · Liban-Nord

Batroûn

26 km away · Liban-Nord

Bcharré

26 km away · Liban-Nord

Other Major Cities in Lebanon

Beirut

Beyrouth · pop. 2,421,354

ل.ل61,424,776 ($686) / 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 Tripoli

Tripoli 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 Tripoli 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 Tripoli expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.ل46,182,000 ($516) per month in Tripoli 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 Tripoli?
A net salary of around ل.ل60,036,600 ($671) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Tripoli with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Tripoli is ل.ل31,325,000 ($350).
How much is rent in Tripoli?
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 Tripoli cheaper than Lebanon on average?
Yes — Tripoli 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 Tripoli?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.ل10,346,200 ($116) in Tripoli. 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 Tripoli compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Tripoli 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 Tripoli are estimates based on Lebanon national averages adjusted for city size (population 227,857). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.