Cost of Living in Lebanon - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Lebanon
Address: LB

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $773 (excluding rent), and $1,245 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,893 (excluding rent), and $2,723 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$10.08 LBP 902.2K

$5.04 LBP 451.1K

$20.16 LBP 1.8M

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$50.5 LBP 4.5M

$35.38 LBP 3.2M

$101 LBP 9.0M

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.04 LBP 719.6K

$7.04 LBP 629.7K

$12.06 LBP 1.1M

Cappuccino

$2.92 LBP 261.3K

$1.01 LBP 90.4K

$5.05 LBP 452.0K

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.48 LBP 132.8K

$0.99 LBP 88.5K

$1.98 LBP 177.0K

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.89 LBP 79.4K

$0.58 LBP 51.8K

$1.21 LBP 107.9K

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$4.05 LBP 362.7K

$1.52 LBP 136.0K

$5.07 LBP 453.3K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$4.98 LBP 445.5K

$2.99 LBP 267.3K

$7.96 LBP 712.7K

Milk (1 liter)

$1.74 LBP 155.8K

$1.02 LBP 91.1K

$2.47 LBP 221.5K

White Bread (500g)

$0.76 LBP 68.2K

$0.32 LBP 28.2K

$3.05 LBP 272.9K

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.56 LBP 139.8K

$0.99 LBP 88.5K

$2.97 LBP 265.4K

Eggs

$2.78 LBP 248.7K

$1.20 LBP 107.0K

$5.66 LBP 506.3K

Local Cheese (1kg)

$9.32 LBP 833.7K

$4.88 LBP 437.0K

$20.99 LBP 1.9M

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$8.34 LBP 746.1K

$3.90 LBP 349.5K

$11.71 LBP 1.0M

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.85 LBP 970.8K

$7.90 LBP 707.3K

$14.82 LBP 1.3M

Apples (1kg)

$1.56 LBP 139.5K

$0.51 LBP 45.3K

$4.05 LBP 362.3K

Banana (1kg)

$1.41 LBP 126.5K

$0.58 LBP 52.3K

$1.95 LBP 174.5K

Oranges (1kg)

$1.01 LBP 90.1K

$0.49 LBP 43.8K

$1.96 LBP 175.0K

Tomato (1kg)

$1.00 LBP 89.6K

$0.49 LBP 43.9K

$1.96 LBP 175.7K

Potato (1kg)

$0.80 LBP 71.6K

$0.40 LBP 35.4K

$1.48 LBP 132.6K

Onion (1kg)

$0.93 LBP 83.3K

$0.48 LBP 43.4K

$1.94 LBP 173.5K

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.76 LBP 68.4K

$0.39 LBP 34.6K

$1.45 LBP 129.9K

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.57 LBP 51.4K

$0.29 LBP 25.7K

$0.96 LBP 85.7K

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.54 LBP 227.5K

$2.03 LBP 182.0K

$3.39 LBP 303.0K

Wine (Bottle)

$9.25 LBP 827.5K

$4.11 LBP 367.8K

$15.41 LBP 1.4M

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.19 LBP 106.6K

$0.98 LBP 88.1K

$1.97 LBP 176.1K

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.90 LBP 169.9K

$1.13 LBP 101.1K

$2.92 LBP 261.4K

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$2.06 LBP 184.1K

$0.82 LBP 73.6K

$3.09 LBP 276.1K

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$68.8 LBP 6.2M

$29.46 LBP 2.6M

$118 LBP 10.5M

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$4.93 LBP 441.5K

$3.95 LBP 353.2K

$9.87 LBP 882.9K

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$1.54 LBP 137.4K

$0.92 LBP 82.4K

$2.05 LBP 183.2K

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$25.32 LBP 2.3M

$10.73 LBP 960.8K

$30.38 LBP 2.7M

Gasoline (1 liter)

$0.96 LBP 86.3K

$0.80 LBP 71.3K

$1.15 LBP 103.2K

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$29.7K LBP 2.7B

$20.8K LBP 1.9B

$38.6K LBP 3.5B

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$25.4K LBP 2.3B

$17.3K LBP 1.5B

$31.5K LBP 2.8B

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$177 LBP 15.8M

$102 LBP 9.2M

$452 LBP 40.4M

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$34.72 LBP 3.1M

$12.08 LBP 1.1M

$71.9 LBP 6.4M

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$36.82 LBP 3.3M

$24.85 LBP 2.2M

$69.6 LBP 6.2M

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$50.5 LBP 4.5M

$19.85 LBP 1.8M

$119 LBP 10.7M

Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)

$23.47 LBP 2.1M

$9.91 LBP 887.3K

$34.70 LBP 3.1M

Cinema Ticket

$7.96 LBP 712.2K

$4.97 LBP 445.1K

$14.92 LBP 1.3M

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$273 LBP 24.4M

$147 LBP 13.2M

$492 LBP 44.0M

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$3,798 LBP 339.9M

$2,468 LBP 220.9M

$6,418 LBP 574.4M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$58.9 LBP 5.3M

$19.74 LBP 1.8M

$118 LBP 10.6M

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$52.5 LBP 4.7M

$30.09 LBP 2.7M

$80.2 LBP 7.2M

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$108 LBP 9.6M

$50.3 LBP 4.5M

$201 LBP 18.0M

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$91.6 LBP 8.2M

$49.95 LBP 4.5M

$150 LBP 13.4M

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$554 LBP 49.6M

$295 LBP 26.4M

$1,573 LBP 140.7M

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$294 LBP 26.3M

$199 LBP 17.8M

$498 LBP 44.6M

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,317 LBP 117.8M

$612 LBP 54.8M

$3,059 LBP 273.8M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$636 LBP 56.9M

$346 LBP 31.0M

$1,483 LBP 132.7M

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$2,721 LBP 243.5M

$1,221 LBP 109.3M

$5,595 LBP 500.8M

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,326 LBP 118.7M

$807 LBP 72.2M

$2,417 LBP 216.3M

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$575 LBP 51.5M

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

10.94

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CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 31, 2026

By City in Lebanon

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Adma	-	45	$697	$874	$1,638	$1,907	16.46	13.81
2	Ba'labakk	-	42	$679	$829	$1,625	$1,759	-	-
3	Baabda	-	45	$660	$875	$1,775	$1,974	100.84	53.32
4	Baalbek	82608	74	$653	$1,445	$1,873	$2,437	212.84	15.8
5	Batroun	45000	50	$654	$1,001	$1,355	$2,004	214.99	6.22
6	Beirut	-	71	$829	$1,414	$2,095	$3,262	109.02	36.6
7	Bourj Hammoud	-						208.73	25.22
8	Byblos	-	50	$663	$1,014	$1,606	$2,208	48.7	11.47
9	Fanar	-	39	$721	$799	$1,691	$1,799	73.35	27.86
10	Hamra	-	45	$717	$907	$1,679	$1,920	13.92	63.18
11	Hermel	-	45	$578	$905	$1,467	$1,917	13.62	12.01
12	Jal el Dib	-	43	$656	$847	$1,777	$1,808	136.37	26.74
13	Juniyah	-	50	$476	$984	$1,376	$1,939	-	-
14	Koura	-	56	$627	$1,118	$1,836	$2,397	45.09	8.7
15	Metn	-	42	$657	$855	$1,445	$1,866	117.5	20.73
16	Sidon	-	52	$739	$1,027	$1,752	$2,451	29.91	27.53
17	Sin el Fil	-	57	$654	$1,145	$1,462	$2,350	133.58	39.11
18	Tripoli	999000	43	$469	$868	$1,362	$1,814	300.04	29.91
19	Tyre	-	42	$637	$834	$1,533	$1,704	16.92	25.75
20	Zahlah	-	54	$566	$1,060	$1,623	$2,316	34.64	17.02
21	Zgharta	-	45	$756	$898	$1,552	$1,931	93.32	15.63
22	Zouk Mikael	-	55	$543	$1,099	$1,564	$2,252	-	22.37

Lebanon Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 2026)

Mobile

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Cost of Living in Lebanon - Frequently Asked Questions

Lebanon offers a mix of affordability and caveats for travelers, expats, and digital nomads. Daily essentials can be inexpensive in local markets and casual eateries, yet imports and imported goods may carry higher costs. In practice, Cost of Living in Lebanon tends to be lower than many Western cities, but price swings, inflation, and currency instability can shift your budget week to week. For longer stays, focus on local neighborhoods with markets, affordable co-working spaces, and flexible housing options. Seasonality affects hospitality and transport demand, so plan ahead for busy periods. Tip: Be ready to adapt to local rhythms and stay flexible with plans.

Daily life hinges on where you stay and how you move. In cities, you’ll find a mix of rents, with many expats sharing apartments and locals living in smaller units; negotiate longer leases for better terms. Food options range from bustling markets to affordable street food, with seasonal produce that keeps costs reasonable if you shop smart. Public buses, ride-hailing, and some rail links are workable for short trips, while walking is common in compact neighborhoods. Co-working spaces offer flexible plans for remote work. Lebanon living cost can feel dynamic; plan a buffer for currency swings and seasonal demand. Tip: Have a fallback plan for high-demand periods and keep a flexible schedule.

Quality of life in Lebanon depends on neighborhood fit and a practical budgeting approach. Use a simple monthly framework: allocate for housing, groceries and dining, transport, and micro-spending, plus a 10–15% reserve for surprises. Neighborhoods vary: central Beirut areas provide cafes and events but can be louder and pricier, while coastal towns or commuter belts often blend value with shorter commutes. Seasonality – holiday spikes, summer tourism, and energy concerns – shapes prices and availability. Emphasize routines: bulk cooking, local markets, flexible co-working or café work, and shared housing when possible. Tip: Test a few neighborhoods during different weeks to gauge daily life before making a longer commitment.