MigrantoCost of living in Lebanon
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Lebanon
Spending runs from $187 a month in the poorest fifth to $1,168 in the richest
Per person, whole country
$447
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
$187richest 20%
$1,168
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Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Lebanon
$187/mo
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Take-home
$331
vs $1,200 in your country
Potential savings
$144
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Lebanon?
A typical person in Lebanon spends about $447 a month — around $5,364 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Lebanon?
By spending, Lebanon ranks #89 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about $447 a month, the poorest 20% about $187 and the richest 20% about $1,168. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Lebanon in US dollars?
The cost of living in Lebanon is about $447 a month, or roughly $5,364 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Lebanon?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about $187 a month per person, a typical one around $447, and a comfortable life around $649. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Lebanon enough to live on?
In most cases yes, but without much of a cushion. Average spending is about $447 a month, while the average take-home pay in Lebanon is about $513. For more on incomes, see salaries in Lebanon.
Is Lebanon an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Lebanon is more expensive than 52% of countries worldwide and ranks 12th of 17 in the Middle East by cost of living.
What currency is used in Lebanon?
Lebanon uses the Lebanese Pound (LBP). Amounts on this page are shown in US dollars; the currency switcher converts them.
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