Cost of Living in Lebanon
Summary of cost of living in Lebanon:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,674.9$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 755.3$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Lebanon is, on average, 39.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Lebanon is, on average, 65.3% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 10.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 50.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 4.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.18 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.74 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 0.93 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.66 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 0.69 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.70 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 2.85 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.85 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.76 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.00 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.61 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.49 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.47 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.38 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.46 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.77 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.66 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.19 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.01 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.50 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 70.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.41 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 22.50 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.91 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 27,250.00 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 169.77 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 19.75 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 37.37 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 50.82 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 21.67 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 8.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 453.21 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,857.69 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 56.07 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 51.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 106.07 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 94.23 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 601.45 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 337.27 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,336.74 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 638.48 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 244.21 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 128.40 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 564.67 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.67 |
Prices in Lebanon
This country had 1023 entries in the past 12 months by 87 different contributors.
Last update: 16 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 16 December 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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