Lebanon
Cost of Living in Beirut
Monthly Total
$1,761
$30,818
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$501
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$501
$8,768
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$200
$3,500
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$126
$2,205
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$132
$2,310
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$540
$9,450
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$176
$3,080
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$51
$893
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$35
$613
Monthly Total
$1,761
$30,818
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