Cost of Living in Beirut
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Beirut, Lebanon.
Overall, the cost of living in Beirut is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 27 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)34
Groceries index29
Dining out index27
Transport index20
Utilities index24
Median annual salary$9,000
Minimum wage$1.00/hr
Est. monthly childcare$250
Est. monthly healthcare premium$45
YoY inflation15.0%
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