Cost of living in Tyre, Lebanon compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Tyre (Lebanon) is 9% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,000 L£ ($14) | $10 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,333 L£ ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,250 L£ ($4.15) | $3.25 | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,250 L£ ($2.16) | $0.72 | + 198% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 L£ ($1.00) | $2.60 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 L£ ($1.00) | $2.49 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,875 L£ ($3.24) | $4.93 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,667 L£ ($1.77) | $3.00 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ ($0.86) | $1.22 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3,500 L£ ($2.33) | $1.75 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,253 L£ ($9) | $8 | + 10% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,000 L£ ($1.33) | $1.82 | - 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 L£ ($0.66) | $1.81 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Tyre (Lebanon) is 13% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,750,000 L£ ($1,163) | $1,164 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,450,000 L£ ($963) | $992 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150,000 L£ ($100) | $138 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $806 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $650 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 L£ ($66) | $117 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,326 L£ ($27) | $36 | - 23% | |
40” flat screen TV | 500,000 L£ ($332) | $434 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 90,000 L£ ($60) | $134 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 L£ ($2.33) | $8 | - 72% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,000 L£ ($10) | $18 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 18% | |||
Clothes in Tyre (Lebanon) is 18% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 215,000 L£ ($143) | $40 | + 257% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 55,000 L£ ($37) | $44 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 102,500 L£ ($68) | $68 | + 0% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 102,500 L£ ($68) | $93 | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Tyre (Lebanon) is 85% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $20,708 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,622 L£ ($1.08) | $0.59 | + 82% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 120,000 L£ ($80) | $28 | + 190% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Tyre (Lebanon) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,250 L£ ($4.15) | $5.08 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8,000 L£ ($5.32) | $22 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 L£ ($33) | $87 | - 62% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5,000 L£ ($3.32) | $6 | - 46% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,875 L£ ($4.57) | $3.78 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,000 L£ ($3.99) | $4.71 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,000 L£ ($1.99) | $2.34 | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3,000 L£ ($1.99) | $1.95 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,000 L£ ($10) | $16 | - 38% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Tyre (Lebanon) is 7% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 42,500 L£ ($28) | $37 | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 25,000 L£ ($17) | $22 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $114 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 52,000 L£ ($35) | $40 | - 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 L£ ($5.32) | $9 | - 38% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,250 L£ ($3.49) | $3.97 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5,500 L£ ($3.65) | $4.00 | - 9% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 525,000 L£ ($349) | $435 | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 360 L£ ($0.24) | $0.10 | + 139% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 67,500 L£ ($45) | $35 | + 27% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,500 L£ ($2.33) | $7 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tyre (Lebanon) is 5% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, you would need at least $3,795
(5,711,587 L£)
in Tyre
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,600
in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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