Beirut travel budget

Beirut: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Beirut

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Beirut for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1452* (129843406 £)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 104 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 2851* (254994390 £)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 109 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3987* (356565552 £)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Beirut compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Beirut in 2025 is 27% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Beirut in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Beirut by expense type

Restaurant budget in Beirut

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Beirut is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 5.5 to $ 23)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 57)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.5/person
($ 7.8 to $ 12)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.5)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 5.5)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.3/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Beirut

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Beirut is 43% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 31 to $ 489)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 32 to $ 376)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 35 to $ 510)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 40 to $ 368)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 53 to $ 576)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 116/month
($ 40 to $ 543)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 126/month
($ 31 to $ 1139)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 147/month
($ 36 to $ 560)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 170/month
($ 123 to $ 352)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 225/month
($ 45 to $ 1120)

3% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Beirut

On average, the price of supermarket food in Beirut is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

58% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 3.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.3)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 9.4/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 14)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Beirut

On average, the price of transport in Beirut is 23% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.3)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 5.3
($ 4.5 to $ 9.2)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 45/24hrs
($ 26 to $ 84)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Beirut

On average, budget for leisure activities in Beirut is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.8/ticket
($ 5.5 to $ 13)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 35/hr
($ 23 to $ 40)

46% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Beirut

On average, shopping budget in Beirut is 3% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 3.3)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 78
($ 45 to $ 168)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 64
($ 35 to $ 90)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → Beirut
Montreal → Beirut
Montreal → Beirut
$ 1153
(fair price: $ 1075)
Toronto → Beirut
Toronto → Beirut
Toronto → Beirut
$ 1197
(fair price: $ 1072)
Los Angeles → Beirut
Los Angeles  → Beirut
Los Angeles  → Beirut
$ 1055
(fair price: $ 882)
London → Beirut
London → Beirut
London → Beirut
$ 687
(fair price: $ 522)
New York City → Beirut
New York City → Beirut
New York City → Beirut
$ 945
(fair price: $ 817)
Sydney → Beirut
Sydney → Beirut
Sydney → Beirut
$ 1575
(fair price: $ 1315)

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About this information on the cost of living in Beirut

The information about the cost of living in Beirut shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Beirut was updated on 28-01-2025.

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