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

Costo della Vita a Beirut

Moderate — più economica del 47.8% delle città nel mondo

Classificata #291 su 558 città · Più costosa del 47.8% delle città a livello mondiale

Moderate

Costo della Vita

Very affordable

Affitto

Affordable

Generi Alimentari

Very weak

Potere d'Acquisto

Indice più basso = più accessibile

Prezzi degli Affitti

Prezzi degli Affitti a Beirut

Appartamento	Centro Città	Fuori Centro	Risparmi
1 Camera	USD 772/mo	USD 436/mo	44%
3 Camere	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.

Indici di Costo

Costo della Vita

56.1 Moderate

Affitto

21.4 Very affordable

Generi Alimentari

50.2 Affordable

Ristoranti

53.7 Affordable

Potere d'Acquisto

34.0 Very weak

Vivere a Beirut: Cosa Aspettarsi

Beirut è moderate secondo gli standard globali (classificata #291 su 558 città), più economica del 47.8% delle città nel mondo.

La spesa alimentare è affordable, mentre mangiare fuori è affordable. Rent offre il miglior rapporto qualità-prezzo, mentre Restaurants è il più costoso.

Il potere d'acquisto locale è limitato — i residenti possono permettersi meno beni e servizi rispetto alla maggior parte delle città.