Beirut, Lebanon
Editor
March 12, 2023
Living in Beirut, Lebanon: Overview
Overall score | Worksplorer index
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114%
Quality of life -
52%
Cost of living -
88%
Connectivity -
95%
Weather
47
General
| Currency | LBP |
| Population (in millions) | 2.2 |
| Quality of life (world rank from 1 to 200) | 145 |
| Cost of living compared to Chicago, USA | 40% more expensive |
| Best neighborhood to stay | Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh |
Culture
| Number of museums and galleries | 30 |
| Top selling local beer | Almaza |
| Most popular local dish | Kebbeh |
Travel
| Most popular tourist attraction(s) | National Museum of Beirut, Pigeon Rocks, Beirut Souks |
| Discount airline | Middle East Airlines |
| Major airline | Middle East Airlines |
| Largest ride sharing company | Careem |
| Primary train stations | Beirut Central Station, Beirut Souks Station, and Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport Station |
| Primary airports | Beirut Rafic Hariri International, Beirut-Khalde Airport, and Beirut-Rayak Airport |
| Best rental car company | Hertz |
| Used car costs | 150000 USD |
Connectivity
| Apple store addresses | Beirut City Centre, Hazmieh, Beirut, Lebanon |
| Internet connection (in Mbps) | 10 Mbps |
| Power socket type | C,F |
| Supply voltage | 220V |
| Best electronics store | Virgin |
| Best internet carrier | Ogero |
| Primary cellular carrier | Zain |
| Average monthly cost for internet | $50 USD |
Shopping
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Regulatory
| GDP per capita | $7,945 / year |
| Average annual income | $14,000 |
| Sales tax rate | 15% |
| Income tax rate | 10% |
| Tourist visa valid (in days) | 30 |
Financial
| Average mortgage rate | 8.5% |
| Suggested ATM take out | 20000 LBP |
| Bank that has the most ATM machines | Bank Audi |
| Average tip in restaurant | 10-15% |
| Pay using credit or debit card | Not very common |
Health
| Emergency Phone Numbers | 112 (general), 112 (police), 112 (ambulance), 112 (firefighters) |
| Polution per square meter | 4,845 |
| Health quality rank (according to WHO) | 83 |
| Main religion | Islam |
Quality of life
114%
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53%
Safety, freedom, rights -
99%
Traffic -
325%
Property to income -
47%
Crime -
65%
Healthcare -
95%
Weather
Salaries
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $340 |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.54% |
Childcare
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | $402 |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | $5,300 |
Cost of living
52%
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Purchasing Power
11%
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Rent
21%
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Food
91%
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Restaurant
48%
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Workspace
94%
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Transport
40%
Rent
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre Per Month | $758.33 |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre Per Month | $398.70 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre Per Month | $1,523.08 |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre Per Month | $861.73 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend), Sports And Leisure | $23.47 |
Food
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | $6.81 |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | $1.20 |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | $2.02 |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | $15.17 |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | $0.59 |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $5.00 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | $1.28 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $2.89 |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | $5.79 |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | $5.68 |
| Apples (1kg) | $2.93 |
| Oranges (1kg) | $1.25 |
| Potato (1kg) | $1.40 |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $0.79 |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | $2.71 |
| Tomato (1kg) | $1.77 |
| Banana (1kg) | $2.51 |
| Onion (1kg) | $1.15 |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | $68.01 |
Restaurants
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | $10.00 |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | $53.00 |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | $6.62 |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | $2.75 |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | $4.64 |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | $3.22 |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | $1.01 |
| Cappuccino (regular) | $2.58 |
Connectivity
94%
Infrastructure
89/100
Internet speed
92/100
Internet cost
95/100
Pre-paid plan
98/100
Utilities (Monthly)
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | $267.31 |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | $0.26 |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | $65.01 |
Sports
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | $38.29 |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | $23.47 |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | $10.00 |
Transportation
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.60 |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | $63.04 |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | $1.26 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | $22,000.00 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | $20,162.50 |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | $5.00 |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | $1.10 |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | $13.00 |
