Lebanon
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Lebanon

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Lebanon

About Lebanon

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$1,052
Family of 4 / mo
$2,722
Internet
15.5Mbps
Interest rate
20%
Inflation
35%
Population
5.4M

Lebanon is a small country located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. Known for its rich history and diverse culture, Lebanon has a beautiful mix of traditions from different religions and ethnic groups. The capital city, Beirut, is famous for its vibrant nightlife, delicious food, and stunning architecture.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $178.07
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $83.25
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $98.89
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $167.33

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $1,290
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)rough7%

Food - Beverages

  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $6.75
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $4.05
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $2.34
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $4.6
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.99

Food - Dining

  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $67.5
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $10.8
  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $13.5

Food - Grocery

  • Potatoes (1 kg)roughUSD $1.93
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $10.8
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $4.05
  • Onions (1 kg)roughUSD $1.51
  • Lettuce (1 Head)roughUSD $1.27
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $7.21
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $3.21
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $2.61
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $3.7
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $18.89
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $10.04
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $45.26

Housing

  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $535.09
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $994.73
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $199.79
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $385.17
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $1,162
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $1,986

Leisure

  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $13.5
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $538.75
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $6,999
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $76.26
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $30.13

Transportation

  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $1.8
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $29,108
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $31,725
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $23.38
  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $2.71
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $8.1
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $108

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $264.92
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $69.09
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