Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Maui, United States
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| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 12% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ ($30) | $19 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ ($15) | $9 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ ($13) | $7 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ ($4.45) | $1.69 | + 164% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,677 L£ ($8) | $6 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,847 L£ ($3.20) | $7 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,408 L£ ($12) | $10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ ($3.68) | $4.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,203 L£ ($2.12) | $2.41 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ ($2.95) | $3.43 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ ($17) | $16 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ ($3.26) | $2.56 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,024 L£ ($1.34) | $4.30 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 12% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ ($3,098) | $2,610 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ ($1,700) | $1,963 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ ($217) | $279 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ ($1,950) | $1,732 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,090 L£ ($1,326) | $1,316 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ ($226) | $143 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ ($64) | $41 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ ($660) | $450 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ ($289) | $132 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,698 L£ ($23) | $14 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,817 L£ ($14) | $26 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 16% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231,534 L£ ($153) | $66 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,231 L£ ($59) | $75 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,346 L£ ($187) | $101 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 294,827 L£ ($195) | $172 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 126% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 126% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ ($55,670) | $25,902 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ ($0.92) | $1.03 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ ($125) | $42 | + 194% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ ($21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is about the same as in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ ($7) | $12 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ ($10) | $29 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,410 L£ ($86) | $115 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ ($9) | $9 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ ($11) | $4.89 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,488 L£ ($13) | $5.81 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ ($4.41) | $5.70 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ ($7) | $2.05 | + 230% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ ($15) | $25 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 38% more expensive than in Maui (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ ($68) | $58 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ ($29) | $26 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ ($101) | $123 | - 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ ($104) | $110 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ ($18) | $13 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ ($7) | $6 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ ($10) | $7 | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ ($908) | $429 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ ($0.45) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ ($144) | $51 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,451 L£ ($7) | $10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 680 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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