Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (C$38) | C$20 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (C$18) | C$10 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (C$15) | C$5.78 | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,377 L£ (C$5.37) | C$1.98 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (C$9) | C$4.18 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (C$3.68) | C$3.04 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,598 L£ (C$15) | C$10 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (C$4.05) | C$4.24 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (C$2.33) | C$3.76 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (C$3.77) | C$3.41 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (C$22) | C$19 | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (C$4.09) | C$2.48 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (C$1.61) | C$1.93 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 82% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (C$3,951) | C$2,136 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ (C$2,168) | C$1,241 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ (C$277) | C$133 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ (C$2,486) | C$1,120 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (C$1,326) | C$806 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ (C$288) | C$66 | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ (C$82) | C$54 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ (C$841) | C$311 | + 170% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ (C$368) | C$97 | + 281% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,116 L£ (C$30) | C$10 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,777 L£ (C$15) | C$25 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 103% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207,210 L£ (C$175) | C$60 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,263 L£ (C$75) | C$39 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 193,924 L£ (C$163) | C$98 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182,984 L£ (C$154) | C$117 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 120% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 120% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ (C$70,993) | C$22,935 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (C$1.17) | C$1.39 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (C$159) | C$67 | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 74% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ (C$8) | C$8 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ (C$12) | C$22 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (C$92) | C$77 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ (C$12) | C$6 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ (C$15) | C$3.85 | + 280% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,231 L£ (C$13) | C$4.28 | + 200% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (C$5.63) | C$3.11 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ (C$9) | C$2.46 | + 250% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ (C$19) | C$20 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (C$87) | C$52 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ (C$37) | C$26 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ (C$132) | C$96 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ (C$23) | C$9 | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ (C$10) | C$5.42 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ (C$13) | C$7 | + 95% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ (C$1,158) | C$647 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ (C$0.57) | C$0.83 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ (C$183) | C$35 | + 418% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (C$8) | C$11 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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