Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon

Summary of cost of living in Beirut

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 245,583,116 L£
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 145,795,553 L£
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Beirut
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 452,988 L£
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 466,050 L£
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 463,449 L£
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 142,010 L£
12 eggs, large 170,639 L£
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 69,147 L£
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 307,606 L£
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 179,887 L£
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 64,153 L£
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 96,499 L£
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 1,717,050 L£
2 liters of coca-cola 134,152 L£
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 28,389 L£
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 168,293,000 L£
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 38,875,700 L£
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 788,576 L£
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 84,485,200 L£
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 19,822,700 L£
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 19,334,500 L£
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,999,030 L£
40” flat screen tv 14,464,900 L£
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,688,720 L£
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 453,856 L£
Hourly rate for cleaning help 7,405,050 L£
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 4,803,070 L£
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 4,786,300 L£
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 6,170,000 L£
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 1,428,370 L£
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 188,879,000 L£
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 92,089 L£
Monthly ticket public transport 550,839 L£
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 784,613 L£
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 390,089 L£
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 571,185 L£
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 3,014,530 L£
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 295,429 L£
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 167,699 L£
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 199,395 L£
4 rolls of toilet paper 122,906 L£
Tube of toothpaste 184,095 L£
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 497,828 L£
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 4,805,410 L£
2 tickets to the movies 947,810 L£
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 726,634 L£
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 9,719,700 L£
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 979,109 L£
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 293,464 L£
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 222,634 L£
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,287,380 L£
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 7,900 L£
1 month of gym membership in business district 3,200,200 L£
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 146,586 L£
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 160 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: September 21, 2023

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