In Beirut, Lebanon, a single person typically needs around $1165 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2943 monthly.
Overall living costs in Beirut are 9% more expensive than the European benchmark.
Beirut is 10% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Beirut is, on average, 59% lower than in Columbus.
Beirut is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and food. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The high cost of living in Beirut is largely influenced by transport expenses, which significantly impact overall affordability.
Food costs in Beirut are 2% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Beirut is 96% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the city's overall living expenses.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.92 $ |
| Dinner | 50.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.96 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.67 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.6 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.9 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.78 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.54 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.91 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.85 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.98 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.5 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 80.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.7 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 52.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.02 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.36 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.07 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 141 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 216 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 30.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 720 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 646 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,699 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,352 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,315 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 453 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.10% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 58.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7 $ |
| Haircut | 7.96 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 104 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 83.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 284 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,334 $ |