Tripoli is the cheapest of Lebanon's 2 priced cities — $413 a month in essentials, 66% below Beirut at $1,221. The average net salary of $244 covers that 0.6×. 91.2 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 | $144 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $333 |
| Groceries | $56 |
| Dining out | $80 |
| Utilities | $121 |
| Local transport | $12 |
| Essentials / mo | $413 |
| Avg net salary | $244 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $259 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $609 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 29, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Tripoli, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $3.91 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $14.06 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $2.50 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $0.47 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $0.44 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.10 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $0.92 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.20 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.14 |
| Eggs, 12 | $1.36 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $5.03 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $3.12 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.17 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.41 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $0.55 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.68 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.52 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.19 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.31 |
| Monthly transit pass | $0.00 |
| Taxi start | $0.78 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.47 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.02 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $93.73 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $27.14 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $5.73 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $25.39 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Tripoli has 91.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (governorate level). That is the 2nd-highest of 8 Lebanon cities we track. Lebanon's national figure is 96.3, so Tripoli runs 5 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
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