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Cost of living in Tyre, Lebanon vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 71% | |||
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Food in Tyre (Lebanon) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,000 L£ (E£ 244) | E£ 100 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,333 L£ (E£ 143) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,250 L£ (E£ 73) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,250 L£ (E£ 38) | E£ 10 | + 277% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 L£ (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 L£ (E£ 17) | E£ 3.00 | + 480% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,875 L£ (E£ 57) | E£ 24 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,667 L£ (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ (E£ 15) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 L£ (E£ 41) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,253 L£ (E£ 154) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 L£ (E£ 23) | E£ 10 | + 132% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 L£ (E£ 12) | E£ 2.50 | + 364% | |
Housing | + 64% | |||
Housing in Tyre (Lebanon) is 64% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 L£ (E£ 20,308) | E£ 3,000 | + 577% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,450,000 L£ (E£ 16,826) | E£ 1,500 | + 1022% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 L£ (E£ 1,741) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 L£ (E£ 1,160) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,326 L£ (E£ 480) | E£ 165 | + 191% | |
40” flat screen TV | 500,000 L£ (E£ 5,802) | E£ 4,000 | + 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 L£ (E£ 1,044) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 L£ (E£ 41) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 L£ (E£ 174) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 2% | |||
Clothes in Tyre (Lebanon) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 215,000 L£ (E£ 2,495) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55,000 L£ (E£ 638) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,500 L£ (E£ 1,189) | E£ 1,000 | + 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102,500 L£ (E£ 1,189) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 244% | |||
Transportation in Tyre (Lebanon) is 244% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,622 L£ (E£ 19) | E£ 3.50 | + 438% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120,000 L£ (E£ 1,393) | E£ 60 | + 2221% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 49% | |||
Personal Care in Tyre (Lebanon) is 49% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,250 L£ (E£ 73) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 L£ (E£ 93) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 L£ (E£ 580) | E£ 50 | + 1060% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 L£ (E£ 58) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 L£ (E£ 80) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 L£ (E£ 70) | E£ 25 | + 179% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 L£ (E£ 35) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 L£ (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 L£ (E£ 174) | E£ 20 | + 770% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Tyre (Lebanon) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42,500 L£ (E£ 493) | E£ 200 | + 147% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25,000 L£ (E£ 290) | E£ 50 | + 480% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,000 L£ (E£ 603) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 L£ (E£ 93) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,250 L£ (E£ 61) | E£ 15 | + 306% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,500 L£ (E£ 64) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 525,000 L£ (E£ 6,092) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 360 L£ (E£ 4.18) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,500 L£ (E£ 783) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,500 L£ (E£ 41) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Tyre (Lebanon) is 82% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 17,802
(1,534,088 L£)
in Tyre
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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