Can you live in Beirut with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,538, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Beirut with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,538, you would have roughly $462 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Beirut with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,538, you would have roughly $1,462 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Beirut with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,538, you would have roughly $3,462 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Beirut with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,538, you would have roughly $6,462 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Beirut, Lebanon

How much does it really cost to live in Beirut? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 2,400,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 LBP

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$ $650 1-bedroom rent / mo

62 Quality of life / 100

35 Safety / 100

78 Internet / 100

45 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$650
Food (moderate)	$360
Transport	$30
Utilities	$85
Internet	$30
Healthcare	$65
Entertainment	$155
Total (moderate)	$1,538

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Beirut.

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$650
2-bedroom	$950
3-bedroom	$1,350

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City Scores

How Beirut rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityBeirut
LanguageArabic, French
CurrencyLBP
Time zoneAsia/Beirut

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Pros and Cons of Beirut

✅ Pros

Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Good healthcare options
Located near the coast
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

Safety is a concern in some areas

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $1,043 per month Basic $1,200 per month Moderate $1,538 per month Comfortable $2,075 per month Premium $3,273 per month

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Can You Live in Beirut on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-538 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$462 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,462 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,462 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,462 / month