Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,785 L£ (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,977 L£ (C$11) | C$10 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,684 L£ (C$5.85) | C$5.84 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,344 L£ (C$2.93) | C$1.98 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,678 L£ (C$4.97) | C$4.48 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,033 L£ (C$1.78) | C$3.04 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,510 L£ (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,726 L£ (C$2.39) | C$4.24 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,327 L£ (C$1.16) | C$3.76 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,157 L£ (C$1.89) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,301 L£ (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,421 L£ (C$2.12) | C$2.48 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,314 L£ (C$1.15) | C$1.93 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,183,180 L£ (C$2,786) | C$2,136 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,578,150 L£ (C$1,381) | C$1,241 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 337,695 L£ (C$296) | C$133 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,640,160 L£ (C$1,436) | C$1,120 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 889,993 L£ (C$779) | C$806 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 320,852 L£ (C$281) | C$66 | + 323% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 85,063 L£ (C$74) | C$54 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 480,730 L£ (C$421) | C$311 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 203,351 L£ (C$178) | C$97 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,086 L£ (C$16) | C$10 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,810 L£ (C$10) | C$25 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 72% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 109,248 L£ (C$96) | C$60 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,636 L£ (C$73) | C$39 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178,377 L£ (C$156) | C$98 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 192,909 L£ (C$169) | C$117 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,330,300 L£ (C$30,047) | C$22,935 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,428 L£ (C$1.25) | C$1.42 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96,082 L£ (C$84) | C$67 | + 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33,368 L£ (C$29) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,665 L£ (C$5.83) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,353 L£ (C$15) | C$22 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,649 L£ (C$102) | C$77 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12,149 L£ (C$11) | C$6 | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,899 L£ (C$8) | C$3.85 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9,885 L£ (C$9) | C$4.28 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,133 L£ (C$4.49) | C$3.11 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,299 L£ (C$4.64) | C$2.46 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,885 L£ (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,842 L£ (C$71) | C$52 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,684 L£ (C$27) | C$26 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,024 L£ (C$109) | C$117 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100,065 L£ (C$88) | C$96 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,699 L£ (C$15) | C$9 | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,008 L£ (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,444 L£ (C$5.64) | C$7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,138,680 L£ (C$997) | C$647 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 557 L£ (C$0.49) | C$0.83 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 124,723 L£ (C$109) | C$35 | + 209% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,274 L£ (C$3.74) | C$11 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$7,497 (8,565,701 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,600 in Abbotsford.
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