Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Mazatlán, Mexico

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Food | + 209% | |||
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Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 209% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (Mex$ 588) | Mex$ 183 | + 222% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 100 | + 201% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 48 | + 445% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 20 | + 346% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,807 L£ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 36 | + 369% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,917 L£ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 17 | + 278% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,408 L£ (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 64 | + 275% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 39 | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,003 L£ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 21 | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 24 | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (Mex$ 342) | Mex$ 244 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 27 | + 137% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,902 L£ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 76% | |
Housing | + 328% | |||
Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 328% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (Mex$ 61,459) | Mex$ 14,843 | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ (Mex$ 33,717) | Mex$ 6,999 | + 382% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ (Mex$ 4,314) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 253% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ (Mex$ 38,676) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 343% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,090 L£ (Mex$ 26,302) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 467% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ (Mex$ 4,474) | Mex$ 770 | + 481% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 351 | + 262% | |
40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ (Mex$ 13,084) | Mex$ 8,035 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ (Mex$ 5,731) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 237% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,698 L£ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 88 | + 418% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,817 L£ (Mex$ 273) | Mex$ 54 | + 405% | |
Clothes | + 164% | |||
Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 164% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231,534 L£ (Mex$ 3,036) | Mex$ 848 | + 258% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,231 L£ (Mex$ 1,170) | Mex$ 552 | + 112% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,346 L£ (Mex$ 3,702) | Mex$ 1,345 | + 175% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 294,827 L£ (Mex$ 3,866) | Mex$ 1,227 | + 215% | |
Transportation | + 274% | |||
Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 274% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ (Mex$ 1,104,356) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 332% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (Mex$ 2,472) | Mex$ 424 | + 483% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ (Mex$ 424) | Mex$ 283 | + 50% | |
Personal Care | + 255% | |||
Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 255% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 105 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 137 | + 39% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123,603 L£ (Mex$ 1,621) | Mex$ 517 | + 214% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 58 | + 216% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 43 | + 423% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,488 L£ (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 36 | + 619% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 23 | + 279% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 19 | + 592% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 87 | + 237% | |
Entertainment | + 263% | |||
Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 263% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (Mex$ 1,358) | Mex$ 298 | + 356% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 109 | + 437% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 675 | + 195% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ (Mex$ 2,059) | Mex$ 605 | + 240% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 110 | + 220% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 54 | + 174% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 36 | + 458% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ (Mex$ 18,015) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 107% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.78 | + 220% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ (Mex$ 2,853) | Mex$ 522 | + 446% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 53 | + 145% | |
TOTAL | + 262% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 262% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 148,473 (11,324,188 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán.
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