Al-Hayat International School
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International Curriculum
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Overview
Lebanon🇱🇧
At a Glance
How Lebanon compares across key indices
Cost of Living
59 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
25/100
Healthcare
66/100
Quality of Life
80/200
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in Lebanon
Cost of Living
59
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
44
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
59
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
61
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in Lebanon - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
25/100
Crime Index
80/100
Lower is better
Walking Safety
Daytime100
Nighttime100
0 point drop from day to night
Cities in Lebanon
Lebanon has 18 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $1,159 in Aarsâl to $1,538 in Beirut. Tripoli leads on safety, scoring 25/100. Aarsâl ranks highest for quality of life at 82/200.
đź’¸Most Affordable
Aarsâl
$1,159/mo
Safest
Tripoli
25/100
Best Quality of Life
Aarsâl
82/200
Best Healthcare
Beirut
79/100
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Curated and popular cities first.
18 of 18 shown| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beirut | $1,538 | 19/100 | 79/200 | 79/100 | 48 |
| Ra’s Bayrūt | $1,358 | 22/100 | 80/200 | 72/100 | 43 |
| Tripoli | $1,253 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 67/100 | 36 |
| Sidon | $1,233 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 66/100 | 35 |
| Tyre | $1,221 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 65/100 | 34 |
| Aley | $1,218 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 65/100 | 34 |
| Nabatîyé et Tahta | $1,213 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 65/100 | 34 |
| Habboûch | $1,200 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 64/100 | 33 |
| Jounieh | $1,199 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 64/100 | 33 |
| Zahlé | $1,186 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 63/100 | 32 |
| Aarsâl | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| Ghazieh | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| Baalbek | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| Chmistâr | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| En Nâqoûra | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| El Hermel | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| Byblos | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
| Bsharri | $1,159 | 25/100 | 82/200 | 62/100 | 31 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Families
Schools
40 verified school profiles across 4 cities in Lebanon — language model, grade range, credentials, and published tuition. A sample is shown here; filter the full set in the School Finder.
Eastwood International School Beirut
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International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
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Collège Protestant Français Montana
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
Houssam Eddine Hariri High School
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
International College Lebanon, Ras Beirut
Verified
Location variesAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Ib Diploma
Ib Primary Years
Adduha High School
Verified
BeirutAges varyContact school
International Curriculum
Cambridge International School
16 more verified schools in Lebanon are available in the School Finder, with filters for city, age, language, credentials, and tuition.
School records are maintained from direct school pages, public credential directories, public registry claims, and carefully labeled directory/community sources. Admissions, seat availability, and tuition can change quickly, so Freedom Abroad treats unpublished costs as “Contact school” instead of estimating.
Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for Lebanon
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Environment
CleanAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in Lebanon
Pollution Index
38/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
19.2ug/m3
Moderate
Environmental Quality
Air Quality100/100
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in Lebanon, answered with data
What is the cost of living in Lebanon?
Lebanon has a cost of living index of 59 relative to New York City (100). It is moderately affordable compared to the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $1,213 in Nabatîyé et Tahta and reach $1,538 in Beirut.
What is the cheapest city in Lebanon for expats?
Nabatîyé et Tahta is the most affordable city in Lebanon in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $1,213 for a single person including rent. Aley is the next most affordable at $1,218/mo.
Is Lebanon safe for expats?
Lebanon has a safety index of 25/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Tripoli scores highest on safety at 25/100.
What is the best city in Lebanon for expats and digital nomads?
Aley ranks highest for quality of life in Lebanon, scoring 82/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $1,218/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, Nabatîyé et Tahta offers the lowest monthly costs at $1,213/mo.
How good is healthcare in Lebanon?
Lebanon scores 66/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it good by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Is Lebanon cheaper than the United States?
Yes. Lebanon's cost of living is roughly 41% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 56% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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