How expensive is Beirut compared to other cities?

Beirut ranks #291 out of 558 cities globally, cheaper than 47.8% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 21.4 and local purchasing power is 34.0.

What is the average rent in Beirut?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Beirut city centre costs approximately USD 772 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 436 (saving 44%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 2,026.

Is Beirut affordable to live in?

Beirut is moderate overall. Groceries are affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇱🇧 Lebanon · #291 of 558 cities · 2026

Coût de la Vie à Beirut

Moderate — moins cher que 47.8% des villes dans le monde

Classée #291 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 47.8% des villes dans le monde

Moderate

Coût de la Vie

Very affordable

Loyer

Affordable

Épicerie

Very weak

Pouvoir d'Achat

Indice plus bas = plus abordable

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à Beirut

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 772/mo	USD 436/mo	44%
3 Chambres	USD 2,026/mo	USD 980/mo	44%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Beirut

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$268,853.00	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$169,973.63	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$340,718.43	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$1,642,716.62	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$820,242.06	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$150,551.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$379,217.85	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$117,797.41	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$96,561.17	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$244,064.10	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$0.70	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$3,638,245.50	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$268,853.00

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$169,973.63

Bread (500g)

$340,718.43

Local cheese (1kg)

$1,642,716.62

Chicken (1kg)

$820,242.06

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$150,551.00

Eggs (12)

$379,217.85

Milk (1L)

$117,797.41

Potatoes (1kg)

$96,561.17

Tomatoes (1kg)

$244,064.10

Water (1.5L)

$0.70

Wine (mid-range)

$3,638,245.50

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$250,345.50	2 sources
Cappuccino	$394,858.04	2 sources
McMeal	$1,423,794.50	2 sources
Cheap meal	$2,886,205.41	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$7,891,332.00	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$250,345.50

Cappuccino

$394,858.04

McMeal

$1,423,794.50

Cheap meal

$2,886,205.41

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$7,891,332.00

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$17,462,653.34	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$9,813,579.50	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$16,055,220.63	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$21,915,170.84	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$17,462,653.34

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$9,813,579.50

Sport shoes (Nike)

$16,055,220.63

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$21,915,170.84

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$493,042.50	2 sources
Gym membership	$10,956,985.19	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$493,042.50

Gym membership

$10,956,985.19

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$38,415.95	2 sources
Taxi start	$6.62	1 source
Monthly pass	$10,005,288.75	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$38,415.95

Taxi start

$6.62

Monthly pass

$10,005,288.75

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$24,710,140.90	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$24,710,140.90

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. September 2026.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

56.1 Moderate

Loyer

21.4 Very affordable

Épicerie

50.2 Affordable

Restaurants

53.7 Affordable

Pouvoir d'Achat

34.0 Very weak

Vivre à Beirut : À Quoi S'Attendre

Beirut est moderate selon les normes mondiales (classée #291 sur 558 villes), moins chère que 47.8% des villes dans le monde.

Les courses alimentaires sont affordable, tandis que les restaurants sont affordable. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à Beirut

Prix des Loyers à Beirut

Prices of Goods & Services in Beirut

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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