Prices in Beirut
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Beirut? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Beirut.
How much will we pay in stores in Beirut?
Beirut - what are the costs and is life more expensive than in United States?
Costs in Beirut: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Beirut:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 17 hours ago)
Currency in Lebanon Lebanese pound (LBP). For 10 US dollars you can get 896 thousand Lebanese pounds. For 100 US dollars you can get 8.96 million Lebanese pounds. And the other way around: For 100 Lebanese pounds you can get 0.00112 US dollars.
Overall, it can be said that prices in Beirut are lower than in United States. Food is 52% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 40%. In the case of the cost of living in Beirut, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 42%. If we want to use our free time for entertainment or sport, we need to prepare to spend more money in 16%.
Are hotels expensive in Beirut? How much will we pay for a room in Beirut?
The average price of accommodation in Lebanon is $94. If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $36 and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $25. The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Lebanon in $40. 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $41 Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $75 in Lebanon If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $179
Is it expensive in stores in Beirut? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Beirut? Below you will read about the current prices of food and food products in Beirut, such as: potatoes, cheese, bottled water, eggs, or Cigarettes (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Beirut? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Beirut? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Beirut?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 8 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 7 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 50 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.5 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Beirut, including potatoes, cheese, bottled water, eggs, or Cigarettes
And if the trip plans are simply for a given region of the world, then maybe it will come out cheaper than in Beirut in nearby countries? See prices in: Palestine, Syria, Cyprus, Israel, and Jordan.
Beirut - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$248 ($149 - $400)
20% more than in United States
internet
$51 ($25 - $100)
29% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$84 ($40 - $150)
by half more than in United States
average earnings
$346
92% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$772 ($400 - $1.6K)
by half less than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$792 ($450 - $1.5K)
67% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.8 ($0.4 - $3)
77% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$10.3 ($5.5 - $15)
20% is less expensive than in United States
rice
$1.7 ($1 - $2.5)
63% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1 ($0.6 - $2)
79% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.3 ($0.6 - $2)
24% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$5.5 ($3 - $10)
63% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$8 ($5 - $15)
60% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$3 ($1.5 - $4)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2.5 ($1 - $3.5)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.98 ($0.5 - $2)
by half less than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$7 ($6 - $8)
35% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.5 ($1 - $4)
39% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Beirut
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.7
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $0.8
- Eggs (regular) (12) $2.2
- Local Cheese (1kg) $10.3
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.4
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $5.5
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.2
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.8
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.3
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $7.4
- Apples (1kg) $1.3
- Oranges (1kg) $0.86
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.74
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.7
- Kilo of white rice $1.7
- Tomatoes (1kg) $1
- Bananas (1kg) $1.3
- Onions (1kg) $0.9
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $11.3
Prices In Restaurants Beirut
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $8
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $50
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $7
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $3
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $4.1
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $1.5
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.98
- Cappuccino $2.5
Cost Of Living Beirut
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.4
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $65
- Gasoline (1 liter) $0.94
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $25K
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $772
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $369
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $1.63K
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $792
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $248
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $51
- numb_34 $48
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $84
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $54
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $119
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $118
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $20.5K
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $325
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $3.71K
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $4.15K
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.65K
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $346
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 11%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $5.5
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $20
Entertainment Costs Beirut
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $61
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $29
- Cinema, Single Ticket $7
What are the different prices in the cities in Lebanon? Look here: Prices in cities in Lebanon
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Cost of Living in Lebanon: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Lebanon with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.
Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
Burger King or a similar bar
$7 ($6 - $8)
35% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.3 ($0.6 - $2)
24% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$5.5 ($3 - $10)
63% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$248 ($149 - $400)
20% more than in United States
rice
$1.7 ($1 - $2.5)
63% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$346
92% is less expensive than in United States