Lebanon: cost of living

How fast are prices rising in Lebanon?

Consumer prices in Lebanon rose 16.66% in the year to August 2026 and 1.40% between July and August, according to the Central Administration of Statistics.

This is the national consumer price index, which follows the prices of a fixed basket of goods and services bought by households. A yearly rise of 16.66% means a basket that cost LBP 100,000 in August 2025 cost about LBP 116,660 in August 2026. Monthly releases and the index history are in the CAS consumer price index section.

Official sources: CAS: consumer prices, August 2026 · CAS: consumer price index

Are prices rising faster in some parts of Lebanon?

In August 2026, monthly price rises ranged from 0.50% in Beirut to 2.12% in Nabatieh, according to the Central Administration of Statistics. The rise was 1.75% in Mount Lebanon, 1.38% in Bekaa, 1.09% in the North and 0.79% in the South.

CAS publishes the consumer price index by governorate as well as for the whole country. These are changes from July to August 2026, so they show one month's movement, not the level of prices. CAS notes that prices for Nabatieh were imputed, so that figure is less reliable than the others.

Official sources: CAS: consumer prices, August 2026

How fast are prices rising in Lebanon?

The IMF puts consumer price inflation in Lebanon at 14.6% in 2025. Since 2009 it has ranged from -3.7% (2015) to 221.3% (2023). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 1.9%, and Lebanon placed 2nd highest of 18. Worldwide: 9th of 165.

What is household spending per person in Lebanon?

The World Bank puts household consumption per person in Lebanon at $6,387 in 2024. Since 2005 it has ranged from $5,509 (2005) to $7,794 (2012). Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was $3,237, and Lebanon placed 7th highest of 16. Worldwide: 58th of 153.

How many people in Lebanon live on under $3 a day?

According to the World Bank, the share of people living on less than $3.00 a day in Lebanon was 5.8% in 2022. In 2011 the figure was 0.1%. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 2.8%, and Lebanon placed 2nd highest of 5. Of 72 countries with 2022 data, 14th highest.

How unequal are incomes in Lebanon?

The latest figure from the World Bank, for 2022, is 35.5. It was 31.8 in 2011. Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan median: 34.8; Lebanon is 2nd highest of 5. Worldwide: 30th of 72.

What is food insecurity in Lebanon?

44.3%: that is moderate or severe food insecurity in Lebanon for 2024, according to the FAO. That is the highest since at least 2018. Across Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan the middle value was 24.2%, and Lebanon placed 3rd highest of 13. World rank, highest first: 32nd of 135.