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
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
How safe residents feel in Lebanon - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
25/100
Crime Index
80/100
Lower is better
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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.
Aarsâl
$1,159/mo
Tripoli
25/100
Aarsâl
82/200
Beirut
79/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
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| 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 |
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Lebanon
Pollution Index
38/100
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PM2.5
19.2ug/m3
Moderate
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Common questions about living in Lebanon, answered with data
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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