How many tourists visit Lebanon each year?

Lebanon welcomes 1.9M international tourists annually

What is the GDP per capita in Lebanon?

GDP per capita in Lebanon is $4.5k

What is the life expectancy in Lebanon?

Average life expectancy in Lebanon is 77.9 years

What is the population of Lebanon?

Lebanon has a population of 5.8M

What currency is used in Lebanon?

The currency in Lebanon is LBP ل.ل

What language is spoken in Lebanon?

The official language in Lebanon is Arabic

Can you pay by card in Lebanon?

Paying in Lebanon: Mixed. Cards at hotels and major stores — cash often needed elsewhere

What is the emergency number in Lebanon?

Emergency in Lebanon: 112 (main) — 🚔 Police: 112 · 🚑 Ambulance: 140 · 🚒 Fire: 175

How much does a coffee cost in Baalbek?

Cappuccino price in Baalbek, Lebanon is $4.25

How much does a beer cost in Baalbek?

Draft beer (0.5L) in Baalbek, Lebanon costs $4.50

How much does a restaurant lunch cost in Baalbek?

Budget restaurant lunch in Baalbek, Lebanon costs $10.00

How much are weekly groceries in Baalbek?

Weekly groceries for 1 person in Baalbek, Lebanon cost $51.00

How much does a taxi cost per km in Baalbek?

Taxi or Uber per km in Baalbek, Lebanon costs $0.50

How much does public transport cost in Baalbek?

Single transit ticket in Baalbek, Lebanon costs $1.50

What is the price of petrol in Baalbek?

Petrol 95 per litre in Baalbek, Lebanon is $1.50

How much does internet cost in Baalbek?

Monthly broadband (50–100 Mbps) in Baalbek, Lebanon costs $51.00/month

What is the average salary in Baalbek?

Average monthly net salary in Baalbek, Lebanon is $500

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Baalbek

Triplandio Baalbek guide covers 3 travel guides across 11 areas, complete with hotel picks. Explore 12 self-guided walking tours in Baalbek with 71 POI, spanning 29 km in total. Get inspired by 5 local dishes, complete with recipes and our unique Food Flavour DNA graph.

Guides 3

Areas 11

Local food 5

Tours / POI 12 / 71

Day / Night 34° / 19°

Local Time 10:10

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City & Country Data Lebanon (Baalbek)

Key travel data for Baalbek — cost of living, safety, healthcare, local currency and essentials, curated by Triplandio.

🌍 Lebanon

Tourists ✈️ 1.9M/y

GDP/cap 💵 $4.5k

Life Exp ❤️ 77.9 yrs

Population 👥 5.8M

Currency 💱 LBP ل.ل

Language 🗣️ Arabic

Payments 💳 Mixed

Emergency 🆘 112

💰 Prices in Baalbek

Coffee ☕ $4.25

Beer 🍺 $4.50

Lunch 🍽️ $10.00

Groceries 🛒 $51.00/w

Taxi/km 🚕 $0.50

Transit 🚇 $1.50

Fuel ⛽ $1.50/l

Internet 📡 $51.00/m

Salary 💵 $500/m

Best time to visit Baalbek (Lebanon)

Now (July) avg: 26°C, mostly dry, moderate crowds. Best months to walk: Jun & Jul.

Live Temp …

~Day / Night Temp 34°C / 19°C

Sunrise / Sunset 5:34 / 19:48

Local time 10:10

Best Months

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Traditional Local Food Baalbek (Lebanon)

Local Flavours of Baalbek — Explore recipes, history, our unique food flavour DNA graph and more.

Main course Vegetarian

Fattat Batinjan

فتة باذنجان

fat-tat bat-in-jan · Eggplant with yogurt and bread

Layers of eggplant, toasted pita, and yogurt sauce.

Main course Meat

Kubbeh Sayeed

كبة صينية

kub-beh sa-yeed · Minced meat pie

Baked dish of layered minced meat and bulgur.

Appetizer Vegetarian

Makdous

مكدوس

mak-doos · Stuffed baby eggplants

Fermented baby eggplants stuffed with nuts and red pepper.

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Dessert Vegetarian

Nammoura

نمورة

na-moo-rah · Sweet semolina cake

Sweet semolina cake soaked in syrup.

Main course Fish & Seafood

Siyyadiyeh

صيادية

siy-yah-dee-yah · Fish with spiced rice

Sea fish cooked with rice and spices.