- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Canada
- Beirut
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 20% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,617 L£ (C$30) | C$14 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,735 L£ (C$12) | C$8 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,054 L£ (C$7) | C$6 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,520 L£ (C$3.11) | C$2.38 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,940 L£ (C$5.26) | C$4.08 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,083 L£ (C$1.84) | C$2.62 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,625 L£ (C$8) | C$10 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,398 L£ (C$2.12) | C$3.73 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,525 L£ (C$1.35) | C$2.90 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,073 L£ (C$1.83) | C$2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,920 L£ (C$17) | C$16 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,302 L£ (C$2.04) | C$2.31 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,161 L£ (C$1.03) | C$1.76 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,082,780 L£ (C$1,843) | C$1,186 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,030,650 L£ (C$912) | C$982 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,510 L£ (C$197) | C$117 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,208,560 L£ (C$1,069) | C$919 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 693,113 L£ (C$613) | C$695 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 137,511 L£ (C$122) | C$64 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 81,374 L£ (C$72) | C$39 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 716,957 L£ (C$634) | C$392 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 196,888 L£ (C$174) | C$111 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,098 L£ (C$16) | C$10 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,962 L£ (C$8) | C$26 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 94% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 94% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 107,584 L£ (C$95) | C$61 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 96,577 L£ (C$85) | C$41 | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 181,025 L£ (C$160) | C$95 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187,765 L£ (C$166) | C$87 | + 92% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 68% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,784,000 L£ (C$30,774) | C$22,684 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,420 L£ (C$1.26) | C$1.19 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115,083 L£ (C$102) | C$47 | + 114% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,191 L£ (C$16) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,601 L£ (C$4.07) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,150 L£ (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 72,693 L£ (C$64) | C$85 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,457 L£ (C$5.71) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,231 L£ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,926 L£ (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,446 L£ (C$3.05) | C$3.21 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,866 L£ (C$4.31) | C$2.46 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,437 L£ (C$14) | C$19 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,130 L£ (C$59) | C$43 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,302 L£ (C$25) | C$27 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173,733 L£ (C$154) | C$84 | + 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,891 L£ (C$99) | C$93 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,245 L£ (C$16) | C$9 | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,252 L£ (C$7) | C$5.44 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,202 L£ (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 300,665 L£ (C$266) | C$141 | + 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 726 L£ (C$0.64) | C$2.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159,465 L£ (C$141) | C$34 | + 315% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,399 L£ (C$3.01) | C$10 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 17% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,088
(4,620,635 L£)
in Beirut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,500
in Abbotsford.
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