Capital and largest city of Lebanon; located in western Lebanon on the Mediterranean. Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon and a major port on the Middle East’s Mediterranean coast. Prior to Lebanons brutal Civil War, Beirut was known as The Paris of the Middle East, and there is still a clear French influence in the city. It is an interesting place to spend some time, with a huge range of activities and attractions. There is a rich history, some great nightlife and entertainment, and plenty of leisure activities including both winter sports in the mountains and water sportson the Mediterranean.
Exchange rate: $0,00066 (USD) / €0,00049 EURO / £0,00044 = 1,00 LBP (Lebanese Pound)
At a restaurant:
The price of a bottle of house wine (0.75L) => 10 393,82 LBP
The price of a tenderloin steak meal => 34 750 LBP
The price of a Taboulé => 6500 LBP
Typical food => Sujock à l’arménienne – 8 500 / mezze (combination of small dishes such as hummus such as houmous, goat’s cheese, salads and vegetables) – Fattouch – 6500 LBP
At a bar:
The price of a bottle of beer (0.33Litre) => 4 120,22 to 6 500 LBP
The price of a cocktail => 4 325 LBP
At the local supermarket:
The price of a bottle of water (1L)=> 1 208,58 LBP
The price of a can of Coca Cola (1Litre) => 2 643,48 LBP
The price of a can of beer (0.33Litre) => 1 370 to 2 160 LBP
Rent a small car (Hyundai Atos or similar):
(All car rental prices were based on vehicle being collected from local airport and delivered back to local airport)
Rent of car for 1 day => 48504,30 to 117572,00 LBP/day
Rent of car for 3 days => 145528,00 to 250907,00 LBP
Rent of car for 7 days => 304433,00 to 526895,00 LBP