- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- United Kingdom
- Beirut
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 40% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,617 L£ (£18) | £5.56 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,735 L£ (£7) | £5.33 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,054 L£ (£4.22) | £3.39 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,520 L£ (£1.84) | £0.73 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,940 L£ (£3.11) | £2.69 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,083 L£ (£1.09) | £1.31 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,625 L£ (£4.52) | £3.00 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,398 L£ (£1.26) | £1.80 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,525 L£ (£0.80) | £1.14 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,073 L£ (£1.09) | £0.99 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 18,920 L£ (£10) | £6 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,302 L£ (£1.21) | £2.20 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,161 L£ (£0.61) | £0.95 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 20% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,082,780 L£ (£1,091) | £1,238 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,030,650 L£ (£540) | £1,048 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 222,510 L£ (£117) | £272 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,208,560 L£ (£633) | £600 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 693,113 L£ (£363) | £450 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 137,511 L£ (£72) | £250 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 81,374 L£ (£43) | £23 | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 716,957 L£ (£376) | £359 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 196,888 L£ (£103) | £85 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,098 L£ (£9) | £6.00 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8,962 L£ (£4.70) | £12 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 55% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 107,584 L£ (£56) | £71 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 96,577 L£ (£51) | £28 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 181,025 L£ (£95) | £46 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 187,765 L£ (£98) | £72 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 21% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,784,000 L£ (£18,227) | £19,773 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,420 L£ (£0.74) | £1.32 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115,083 L£ (£60) | £35 | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,191 L£ (£10) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 44% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,601 L£ (£2.41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,150 L£ (£5.84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 72,693 L£ (£38) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,457 L£ (£3.38) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,231 L£ (£4.31) | £1.02 | + 325% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,926 L£ (£4.15) | £1.60 | + 159% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,446 L£ (£1.81) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,866 L£ (£2.55) | £1.25 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,437 L£ (£8) | £10 | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 28% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,130 L£ (£35) | £26 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,302 L£ (£15) | £12 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173,733 L£ (£91) | £33 | + 175% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 111,891 L£ (£59) | £56 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18,245 L£ (£10) | £6 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,252 L£ (£4.32) | £3.25 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,202 L£ (£4.30) | £3.87 | + 11% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 300,665 L£ (£158) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 726 L£ (£0.38) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159,465 L£ (£84) | £42 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,399 L£ (£1.78) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 960 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 13% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £4,062
(7,752,337 L£)
in Beirut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,600
in Aberystwyth.
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