- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Canada
- Beirut
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 16% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,309 L£ (C$29) | C$14 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,219 L£ (C$12) | C$8 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,495 L£ (C$6) | C$5.67 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,529 L£ (C$2.95) | C$2.40 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,446 L£ (C$4.55) | C$4.13 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,031 L£ (C$1.70) | C$2.54 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,924 L£ (C$7) | C$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,445 L£ (C$2.04) | C$3.55 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,370 L£ (C$1.14) | C$3.02 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,071 L£ (C$1.73) | C$2.26 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,514 L£ (C$15) | C$15 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,243 L£ (C$1.87) | C$2.18 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,242 L£ (C$1.04) | C$1.87 | - 44% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,941,670 L£ (C$1,621) | C$1,186 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,112,830 L£ (C$929) | C$982 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235,163 L£ (C$196) | C$104 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,317,790 L£ (C$1,100) | C$919 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 783,417 L£ (C$654) | C$695 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 117,427 L£ (C$98) | C$64 | + 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 89,696 L£ (C$75) | C$39 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 783,723 L£ (C$654) | C$393 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 191,967 L£ (C$160) | C$111 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,306 L£ (C$17) | C$10 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,128 L£ (C$8) | C$25 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 73% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 108,377 L£ (C$90) | C$61 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,843 L£ (C$72) | C$41 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 184,130 L£ (C$154) | C$95 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205,577 L£ (C$172) | C$87 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,866,900 L£ (C$28,271) | C$23,851 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,760 L£ (C$1.47) | C$1.19 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104,636 L£ (C$87) | C$47 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,109 L£ (C$15) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,709 L£ (C$3.93) | C$7 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,084 L£ (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 72,975 L£ (C$61) | C$85 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,730 L£ (C$4.78) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,491 L£ (C$6) | C$2.88 | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,062 L£ (C$5.89) | C$3.82 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,625 L£ (C$3.03) | C$3.16 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,567 L£ (C$4.65) | C$2.53 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,247 L£ (C$13) | C$19 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 64,283 L£ (C$54) | C$45 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,666 L£ (C$24) | C$26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173,733 L£ (C$145) | C$84 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 124,717 L£ (C$104) | C$89 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,544 L£ (C$15) | C$9 | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,252 L£ (C$7) | C$5.72 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,966 L£ (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 300,790 L£ (C$251) | C$141 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 726 L£ (C$0.61) | C$1.04 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 151,656 L£ (C$127) | C$34 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,224 L£ (C$2.69) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,481
(5,368,494 L£)
in Beirut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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