Middle East

Cost of living in Lebanon

Capital: BeirutArabic, French, English, ArmenianUpdated October 2026

38%of US price level

Is Lebanon expensive?

Prices in Lebanon are about 38% of US price levels (World Bank PPP). The most affordable place we cover is Byblos, at about $1,800–3,000 a month for a comfortable life.

Cost of living in Lebanon, by place

One person, rent included. SoloSquare estimates in US$.

Place	Month, comfortable	1-bed rent, center	Local meal	Value
Byblos	$1,800–3,000	$500–1,000	$4–8	9/100
Beirut	$2,200–3,500	$700–1,500	$4–8	6/100

Cost of living by place

BeirutCost of living
ByblosCost of living

Sources

World Bank: PPP conversion factor
US State Department travel advisory
UK FCDO travel advice: Lebanon
Lebanese General Directorate of General Security
Speedtest Global Index: Lebanon
World Bank open data

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