Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Detroit, Michigan, United States

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Food | + 66% | |||
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Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 66% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ ($30) | $15 | + 102% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ ($14) | $8 | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ ($12) | $2.84 | + 314% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,377 L£ ($4.22) | $0.67 | + 532% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ ($7) | $2.06 | + 258% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ ($2.89) | $4.32 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,598 L£ ($12) | $4.44 | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ ($3.18) | $3.64 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ ($1.83) | $2.09 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ ($2.96) | $2.85 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ ($17) | $13 | + 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ ($3.21) | $1.96 | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ ($1.27) | $2.20 | - 43% | |
Housing | + 35% | |||
Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 35% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ ($3,099) | $2,076 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ ($1,700) | $1,305 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ ($218) | $222 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ ($1,950) | $1,444 | + 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ ($1,040) | $910 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ ($226) | $127 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ ($64) | $44 | + 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ ($660) | $304 | + 117% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ ($289) | $147 | + 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,116 L£ ($23) | $11 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,777 L£ ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
Clothes | + 99% | |||
Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 99% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207,210 L£ ($137) | $45 | + 205% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,263 L£ ($59) | $32 | + 83% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 193,924 L£ ($128) | $79 | + 62% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182,984 L£ ($121) | $94 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 115% | |||
Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 115% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ ($55,689) | $22,975 | + 142% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ ($0.92) | $0.61 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ ($125) | $57 | + 120% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ ($21) | $14 | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 44% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ ($7) | $8 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ ($10) | $15 | - 36% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ ($72) | $86 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ ($11) | $3.52 | + 226% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,231 L£ ($10) | $4.32 | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ ($4.41) | $3.25 | + 36% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ ($7) | $1.72 | + 292% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ ($15) | $19 | - 21% | |
Entertainment | + 82% | |||
Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 82% more expensive than in Detroit, Michigan (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ ($68) | $47 | + 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ ($29) | $24 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ ($101) | $210 | - 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ ($104) | $65 | + 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ ($18) | $10 | + 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ ($7) | $4.79 | + 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ ($10) | $5.26 | + 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ ($908) | $428 | + 112% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ ($0.45) | $0.22 | + 107% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ ($144) | $27 | + 432% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ ($7) | $8 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 67% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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