Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 25% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 5% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Beirut | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 452,988 L£ (90 Leu) | 149 Leu | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 466,050 L£ (92 Leu) | 122 Leu | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 463,449 L£ (92 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 142,010 L£ (28 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 61% | |
12 eggs, large | 170,639 L£ (34 Leu) | 36 Leu | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,147 L£ (14 Leu) | 30 Leu | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 307,606 L£ (61 Leu) | 69 Leu | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 179,887 L£ (36 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 64,153 L£ (13 Leu) | 14 Leu | - 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 96,499 L£ (19 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,717,050 L£ (340 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 223% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 129,802 L£ (26 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,389 L£ (5.61 Leu) | 7 Leu | - 15% | |
Housing | + 123% | |||
Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 123% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Beirut | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,293,000 L£ (33,278 Leu) | 13,601 Leu | + 145% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (7,687 Leu) | 9,596 Leu | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 788,576 L£ (156 Leu) | 3,135 Leu | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,485,200 L£ (16,706 Leu) | 8,106 Leu | + 106% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (3,920 Leu) | 5,731 Leu | - 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 19,334,500 L£ (3,823 Leu) | 2,168 Leu | + 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,999,030 L£ (395 Leu) | 172 Leu | + 129% | |
40” flat screen tv | 14,464,900 L£ (2,860 Leu) | 6,323 Leu | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,688,720 L£ (532 Leu) | 2,522 Leu | - 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 453,856 L£ (90 Leu) | 254 Leu | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,405,050 L£ (1,464 Leu) | 109 Leu | + 1246% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is about the same as in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 4,803,070 L£ (950 Leu) | 898 Leu | + 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,786,300 L£ (946 Leu) | 686 Leu | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,170,000 L£ (1,220 Leu) | 1,693 Leu | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,428,370 L£ (282 Leu) | 2,073 Leu | - 86% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 54% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 188,879,000 L£ (37,349 Leu) | 384,811 Leu | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 92,089 L£ (18 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 550,839 L£ (109 Leu) | 224 Leu | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 594,332 L£ (118 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 44% | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 13% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 390,089 L£ (77 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 571,185 L£ (113 Leu) | 92 Leu | + 22% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,014,530 L£ (596 Leu) | 332 Leu | + 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 295,429 L£ (58 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 167,699 L£ (33 Leu) | 65 Leu | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 199,395 L£ (39 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 55% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 122,906 L£ (24 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 184,095 L£ (36 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 497,828 L£ (98 Leu) | 90 Leu | + 9% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 37% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Beirut | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,805,410 L£ (950 Leu) | 314 Leu | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 947,810 L£ (187 Leu) | 228 Leu | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 726,634 L£ (144 Leu) | 514 Leu | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,719,700 L£ (1,922 Leu) | 580 Leu | + 231% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 979,109 L£ (194 Leu) | 91 Leu | + 113% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 293,464 L£ (58 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 222,634 L£ (44 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,287,380 L£ (650 Leu) | 12,001 Leu | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,900 L£ (1.56 Leu) | 1.16 Leu | + 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,200,200 L£ (633 Leu) | 742 Leu | - 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 146,586 L£ (29 Leu) | 48 Leu | - 39% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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