- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- United Kingdom
- Beirut
- Aberystwyth
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon compared to Aberystwyth, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 19% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36,012 L£ (£17) | £4.63 | + 267% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,342 L£ (£6) | £4.93 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,847 L£ (£3.23) | £3.67 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,052 L£ (£1.44) | £0.81 | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,253 L£ (£2.48) | £2.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,925 L£ (£0.91) | £1.31 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,542 L£ (£3.56) | £5.00 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,198 L£ (£1.04) | £2.07 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,156 L£ (£0.55) | £1.14 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,098 L£ (£0.99) | £1.25 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,861 L£ (£8) | £6 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,202 L£ (£1.04) | £2.25 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,232 L£ (£0.58) | £1.00 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 34% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,871,710 L£ (£883) | £793 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,103,750 L£ (£521) | £1,510 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,758 L£ (£100) | £159 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,292,980 L£ (£610) | £1,458 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 708,790 L£ (£334) | £397 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 133,685 L£ (£63) | £250 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 78,650 L£ (£37) | £23 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 563,323 L£ (£266) | £320 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177,993 L£ (£84) | £85 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,997 L£ (£8) | £6.00 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,192 L£ (£4.34) | £11 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 23% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,390 L£ (£49) | £71 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 78,044 L£ (£37) | £28 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,723 L£ (£82) | £46 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 249,827 L£ (£118) | £72 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 9% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,429,600 L£ (£11,524) | £19,356 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,519 L£ (£0.72) | £1.24 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87,400 L£ (£41) | £32 | + 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18,702 L£ (£9) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 2% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,613 L£ (£2.18) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,831 L£ (£8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68,639 L£ (£32) | £50 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,243 L£ (£2.47) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,370 L£ (£3.01) | £1.02 | + 196% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,983 L£ (£3.29) | £1.60 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,169 L£ (£1.49) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,966 L£ (£2.34) | £1.25 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,661 L£ (£8) | £10 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 10% more expensive than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,915 L£ (£26) | £26 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,815 L£ (£13) | £12 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168,415 L£ (£79) | £33 | + 140% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 122,222 L£ (£58) | £56 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,147 L£ (£8) | £6 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,476 L£ (£4.00) | £3.25 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,024 L£ (£3.78) | £3.87 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 752,639 L£ (£355) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 461 L£ (£0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 118,687 L£ (£56) | £42 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,196 L£ (£1.51) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 962 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 8% cheaper than in Aberystwyth (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£2,400
in Aberystwyth
you would need to make just about £2,201
(4,665,930 L£)
in Beirut.
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