Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 105% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,414 L£ (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 154 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,146 L£ (Mex$ 213) | Mex$ 91 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,623 L£ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 47 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,267 L£ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 18 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,930 L£ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 34 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,034 L£ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 17 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,824 L£ (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 57 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,757 L£ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 36 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,379 L£ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,066 L£ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 18 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,797 L£ (Mex$ 272) | Mex$ 204 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,452 L£ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,520 L£ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 280% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,316,640 L£ (Mex$ 53,709) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 260% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,528,770 L£ (Mex$ 24,757) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 349,200 L£ (Mex$ 5,655) | Mex$ 901 | + 528% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,505,380 L£ (Mex$ 24,378) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 831,737 L£ (Mex$ 13,469) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 320,852 L£ (Mex$ 5,196) | Mex$ 647 | + 703% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94,152 L£ (Mex$ 1,525) | Mex$ 351 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 459,573 L£ (Mex$ 7,442) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 210,918 L£ (Mex$ 3,416) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 109% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15,969 L£ (Mex$ 259) | Mex$ 89 | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,404 L£ (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 58 | + 216% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 134% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108,808 L£ (Mex$ 1,762) | Mex$ 786 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 82,104 L£ (Mex$ 1,330) | Mex$ 560 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 182,305 L£ (Mex$ 2,952) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 184,415 L£ (Mex$ 2,986) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 166% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 146% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,012,300 L£ (Mex$ 550,790) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,417 L£ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 20 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96,082 L£ (Mex$ 1,556) | Mex$ 456 | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,751 L£ (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 272 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 195% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 195% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,381 L£ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 94 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12,709 L£ (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 114 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 92,150 L£ (Mex$ 1,492) | Mex$ 471 | + 217% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,214 L£ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 63 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,699 L£ (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 43 | + 229% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,902 L£ (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 33 | + 492% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,996 L£ (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 21 | + 289% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,444 L£ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 20 | + 261% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 14,026 L£ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 78 | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 191% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 191% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61,220 L£ (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 291 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,485 L£ (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 103 | + 379% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135,600 L£ (Mex$ 2,196) | Mex$ 496 | + 343% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 88,583 L£ (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 517 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,809 L£ (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 89 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,488 L£ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 43 | + 146% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,387 L£ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 30 | + 239% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,132,710 L£ (Mex$ 18,343) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 531 L£ (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.75 | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122,336 L£ (Mex$ 1,981) | Mex$ 428 | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,537 L£ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 177% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,221 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 177% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 133,027 (8,214,630 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 48,000 in Mazatlán.
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