For many, >traveling falls under the "must-do" category in life. In case you're an adventurous tourist visiting Lebanon or a Lebanese who >cannot travel at this moment, this article is for you...
Believe it or not but living in Beirut on under $17 a day is actually possible. Have no doubts, just take a look at this guide:
1. Accommodation
Finding cheap hotels in Beirut isn't exactly the easiest task; so for our budget, we'll be looking at Airbnb apartments, rooms, or beds to rent.
Make sure you filter the price range to the lowest price possible, which is $10-$12 per night. Many >options offer two beds in one room, which makes it even cheaper if you share it with a friend.
2. Transportation
The Lebanese mobile application YallaBus helps you figure out what bus to take and where to take it from... all for less than $1.
And for a tech-free alternative to take you short distances, you can haul a shared cab from the street for $1.3.
3. Food
When it comes to food, Beirut has endless options awaiting around each and every corner.
Breakfast options: $1 budget
- One croissant and small water from Croissant El Cheikh - $1
- One man'ouche and small water from Ghalayini - $1
- Coffee from Uncle Deek - $1
Lunch and dinner options: $3 budget
- A falafel sandwich and a small yogurt drink from Karim Sahyoun - $3
- A chicken/beef shawarma from Barbar - $3
- A medium pizza with sujuk from Ghalayini - $3
4. Activities
Beirut houses plenty of >free activities to please different characters; some that serve as food to your soul, others to your brain.
Here are a few:
- Breakfast or picnic at the Rene Moawad Sanayeh Garden
- A walk by the sea on the corniche or in Zaitunay Bay
- A visit to the Nicholas Sursock museum
- A visit to the many public libraries around the city
5. Nightlife
Nothing beats a long day of work or touring Beirut like a cold brew in one of the capital's many nightlife streets.
Some nightclubs allow you in with no minimum charge and you can also visit Mar Mikhael or Badaro for a chill night and buy yourself a beer for $1.5 from any nearby grocery store.
In Badaro, you may pass by >Upstairs for a draft beer for less than $3, or go to >Strada 51 in Mar Mikhael for a $2.5 beer.