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Cost of Living Guide in Lebanon

Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses

Lebanon offers a moderately affordable cost of living compared to New York City, with overall costs including rent about 1.8% higher than the Asia regional average, consumer prices excluding rent 4.9% above the average, and rents 9.5% below the regional norm. It's positioned as slightly pricier than typical Asian countries for daily expenses but with cheaper housing options, making it viable for expats despite economic challenges like currency instability. No home country comparison available.

Estimated Monthly Budget

Frugal
$800–$1,000 (local food, public transport, modest shared or unfurnished housing in suburbs)
Comfortable
$1,200–$1,600 (decent 1BR in Beirut, mixed groceries, occasional dining out, reliable internet/utilities)
Family of four
$2,500–$3,500 (3BR expat housing, international school fees, imported groceries, car, private healthcare)

Lebanon delivers decent value for money at just 1.8% above Asia averages overall, ideal for expats seeking affordable rents and vibrant urban life in Beirut despite higher consumer prices and economic instability. It's a solid choice for digital nomads on moderate budgets without a home country benchmark for direct comparison.

Economic & Living Costs in Lebanon
Food & Dining Costs

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

6-20 $
Avg: 13 $
+4.0% vs 3 months ago

Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)

40-100 $
Avg: 70 $
+7.7% vs 3 months ago

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

8-12 $
Avg: 10 $
+17.6% vs 3 months ago

Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)

2-6 $
Avg: 4 $
+23.1% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

300-1020 $
Avg: 660 $
-26.7% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre

200-512 $
Avg: 356 $
1.7% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

600-2500 $
Avg: 1550 $
-16.2% vs 3 months ago

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre

400-1500 $
Avg: 950 $
+2.7% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

1-3 $
Avg: 2 $
+26.6% vs 3 months ago

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

4-12.3 $
Avg: 8.15 $
1.9% vs 3 months ago

Monthly Transport Pass

30-120 $
Avg: 75 $
-6.5% vs 3 months ago

Gasoline (1L)

0.73-1.1 $
Avg: 0.92 $
-1.6% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs

Utilities for 85m² Apartment

102-400 $
Avg: 251 $
-5.5% vs 3 months ago

Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)

25-70 $
Avg: 47.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)

10-55 $
Avg: 32.5 $
-24.8% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs

Milk (1L)

1-2.5 $
Avg: 1.75 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

0.31-3 $
Avg: 1.66 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Eggs (12)

1.2-7.2 $
Avg: 4.2 $
+22.2% vs 3 months ago

Local Cheese (1kg)

5-25 $
Avg: 15 $
+38.9% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee

25-120 $
Avg: 72.5 $
+3.6% vs 3 months ago

Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)

10-35 $
Avg: 22.5 $
0.0% vs 3 months ago

Cinema Ticket

5-15 $
Avg: 10 $
+25.0% vs 3 months ago

Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)

166.67-1179 $
Avg: 672.83 $
+107.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03

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