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Beirut, Lebanon

Cost of living · 2025 · Middle East · Rent +15% vs 2024

1-Bed Rent EUR 748 per month
3-Bed Rent EUR 1,380 per month
Groceries EUR 403 per month
Transport Pass EUR 35 per month
Utilities EUR 115 per month
Restaurant Meal EUR 10 per person

Rent trend in Beirut (2022–2026)

Cost breakdown in Beirut (2025)

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Estimated monthly budget in Beirut

Based on 2025 data. Includes rent, groceries, transport, utilities and occasional dining out.

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Single person
EUR 1,382
🏠 Rent EUR 748
🛒 Groceries EUR 403
🚌 Transport EUR 35
💡 Utilities EUR 115
🍽️ Dining out EUR 83
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Family (3–4 people)
EUR 2,729
🏠 Rent 3-bed EUR 1,380
🛒 Groceries EUR 1,006
🚌 Transport ×2 EUR 69
💡 Utilities EUR 150
🍽️ Dining out EUR 124

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Beirut in 2025?

In 2025, a single person living in Beirut needs approximately EUR 1,382/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 2,729/month. Beirut is considered a affordable city by global standards.

How much is rent in Beirut in 2025?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Beirut costs approximately EUR 748/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 1,380/month. Rent has changed +15% vs 2024.

How much do groceries cost in Beirut?

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Beirut are approximately EUR 403 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

What does public transport cost in Beirut?

A monthly public transport pass in Beirut costs EUR 35 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

How much are utilities in Beirut?

Monthly utility costs in Beirut average EUR 115 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Is Beirut expensive to live in?

Beirut is located in Lebanon (Middle East). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 748/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 1,382/month, it is affordable by global standards.

How much does eating out cost in Beirut?

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Beirut costs approximately EUR 10 in 2025. Budget around EUR 83/month if dining out a few times a week.

How have living costs in Beirut changed over time?

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Beirut from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 43.8% over this period (from EUR 572 in 2022 to EUR 822 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

What is the monthly budget needed to live comfortably in Beirut?

To live comfortably in Beirut in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 1,382/month. This covers rent (EUR 748), groceries (EUR 403), transport (EUR 35), utilities (EUR 115) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 2,729/month.

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