- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- United Kingdom
- Beirut
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 42% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,784 L£ (£19) | £5.56 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14,035 L£ (£7) | £5.33 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,494 L£ (£3.87) | £3.39 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,613 L£ (£1.86) | £0.73 | + 156% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,772 L£ (£2.98) | £2.69 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,014 L£ (£1.04) | £1.31 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,015 L£ (£4.65) | £3.00 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,415 L£ (£1.25) | £1.80 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,396 L£ (£0.72) | £1.14 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,018 L£ (£1.04) | £0.99 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,252 L£ (£9) | £6 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,236 L£ (£1.15) | £2.20 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,252 L£ (£0.65) | £0.95 | - 32% | |
| 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 | 1,877,910 L£ (£969) | £1,238 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,112,830 L£ (£574) | £1,048 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 235,163 L£ (£121) | £272 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,317,790 L£ (£680) | £600 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 783,417 L£ (£404) | £450 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 117,427 L£ (£61) | £250 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,888 L£ (£47) | £23 | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 704,937 L£ (£364) | £359 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 194,777 L£ (£101) | £85 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,189 L£ (£9) | £6.00 | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10,212 L£ (£5.27) | £12 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 40% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 108,377 L£ (£56) | £71 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 86,843 L£ (£45) | £28 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 184,130 L£ (£95) | £46 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 205,577 L£ (£106) | £72 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 14% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,866,900 L£ (£17,479) | £19,773 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,759 L£ (£0.91) | £1.32 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 104,636 L£ (£54) | £35 | + 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,109 L£ (£9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 41% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,926 L£ (£2.54) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 11,150 L£ (£5.75) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 71,502 L£ (£37) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 6,457 L£ (£3.33) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,231 L£ (£4.25) | £1.02 | + 318% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,926 L£ (£4.09) | £1.60 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,446 L£ (£1.78) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,866 L£ (£2.51) | £1.25 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,437 L£ (£8) | £10 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 28% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 66,520 L£ (£34) | £26 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,822 L£ (£15) | £12 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 173,733 L£ (£90) | £33 | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118,226 L£ (£61) | £56 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,544 L£ (£9) | £6 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,252 L£ (£4.26) | £3.25 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,202 L£ (£4.23) | £3.87 | + 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 300,790 L£ (£155) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 726 L£ (£0.37) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158,300 L£ (£82) | £42 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,250 L£ (£1.68) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 872 prices entered by 82 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 11% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £3,788
(7,339,258 L£)
in Beirut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
£3,400
in Aberystwyth.
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