Beirut is the most expensive of Lebanon's 2 priced cities — $1,221 a month in essentials, 196% above Tripoli at $413. The average net salary of $704 covers that 0.6×. 82.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at governorate level.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $474 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $878 |
| Groceries | $141 |
| Dining out | $273 |
| Utilities | $255 |
| Local transport | $78 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,221 |
| Avg net salary | $704 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $1,084 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $2,142 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Beirut, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $11.41 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $68.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $10.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $4.50 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.50 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.30 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.89 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.92 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.86 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.18 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.81 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $13.45 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.71 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $3.06 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.68 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.50 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.67 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.71 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $2.25 |
| Monthly transit pass | $77.50 |
| Taxi start | $5.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.25 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.98 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $219.35 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $35.57 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $23.61 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $85.38 |
| Cinema, one seat | $10.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Beirut has 82.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (governorate level). That is the lowest of the 8 Lebanon cities we track. Lebanon's national figure is 96.3, so Beirut runs 14 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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