- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Canada
- Beirut
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,817 L£ (C$31) | C$15 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,354 L£ (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,888 L£ (C$5.89) | C$5.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,954 L£ (C$2.53) | C$2.17 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,251 L£ (C$4.49) | C$4.84 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,921 L£ (C$1.64) | C$2.90 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,373 L£ (C$6) | C$10 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,255 L£ (C$1.93) | C$4.00 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,156 L£ (C$0.99) | C$3.31 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,074 L£ (C$1.77) | C$3.07 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,861 L£ (C$14) | C$16 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,189 L£ (C$1.87) | C$2.51 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,232 L£ (C$1.05) | C$2.07 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 3% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829,960 L£ (C$1,565) | C$1,576 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,066,480 L£ (C$912) | C$1,122 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,758 L£ (C$182) | C$109 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,910 L£ (C$1,054) | C$1,019 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 684,183 L£ (C$585) | C$774 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145,653 L£ (C$125) | C$66 | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 76,223 L£ (C$65) | C$40 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 563,323 L£ (C$482) | C$377 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 182,747 L£ (C$156) | C$98 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,344 L£ (C$15) | C$9 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 L£ (C$8) | C$23 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 71% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,390 L£ (C$89) | C$59 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,724 L£ (C$68) | C$40 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,321 L£ (C$149) | C$93 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250,758 L£ (C$214) | C$92 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,429,600 L£ (C$20,894) | C$22,749 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,504 L£ (C$1.29) | C$1.27 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87,400 L£ (C$75) | C$65 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,702 L£ (C$16) | C$31 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,613 L£ (C$3.95) | C$8 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,831 L£ (C$14) | C$20 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68,639 L£ (C$59) | C$96 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,243 L£ (C$4.48) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,370 L£ (C$5.45) | C$3.72 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,983 L£ (C$5.97) | C$2.83 | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,169 L£ (C$2.71) | C$3.09 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,966 L£ (C$4.25) | C$2.46 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,661 L£ (C$15) | C$19 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 3% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,915 L£ (C$47) | C$46 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,815 L£ (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168,415 L£ (C$144) | C$101 | + 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122,222 L£ (C$105) | C$87 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,147 L£ (C$14) | C$9 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,476 L£ (C$7) | C$5.53 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,024 L£ (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 752,639 L£ (C$644) | C$549 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 461 L£ (C$0.39) | C$1.04 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 118,687 L£ (C$102) | C$35 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,196 L£ (C$2.73) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,064 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,900
(5,729,606 L£)
in Beirut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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