Capital city in Beirut Governorate, Lebanon
Cost of living in Beirut
How much a month costs in Beirut
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,200–3,500 ($2,200–3,500).
Prices in Beirut
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $700–1,500 | $700–1,500 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $400–800 | $400–800 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | $15–30 | $15–30 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $80–180 | $80–180 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $20–40 | $20–40 |
| Cappuccino | $3–5 | $3–5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4–8 | $4–8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | $1–2 | $1–2 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $5–10 | $5–10 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $40–100 | $40–100 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $10–25 | $10–25 |
Value for money: 6/100
A value score of 6/100 means Beirut gives more quality of life per dollar than 5% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 48/100.
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Cost of living across Lebanon
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Byblos | $1,800–3,000 | 9/100 |
| Beirut | $2,200–3,500 | 6/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Beirut
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Beirut?
About $1,000–1,600 on a lean budget, $2,200–3,500 for a comfortable month and $5,000–9,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Beirut?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $700–1,500 ($700–1,500) a month in the center and $400–800 ($400–800) outside it.
How much does food cost in Beirut?
A local meal is $4–8 ($4–8); a mid-range restaurant is $20–40 ($20–40) per person.
Is Lebanon expensive?
Prices in Lebanon are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport
- Lebanon General Security
- AUBMC
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.