Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs San Juan, Argentina

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Food | + 484% | |||
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Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 484% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (ARS $2,571) | ARS $367 | + 601% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (ARS $1,227) | ARS $301 | + 308% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (ARS $1,019) | ARS $88 | + 1063% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,377 L£ (ARS $366) | ARS $60 | + 514% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (ARS $640) | ARS $78 | + 719% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (ARS $250) | ARS $55 | + 353% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,598 L£ (ARS $1,010) | ARS $129 | + 682% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (ARS $276) | ARS $44 | + 523% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (ARS $159) | ARS $27 | + 482% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (ARS $256) | ARS $58 | + 342% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (ARS $1,496) | ARS $201 | + 643% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (ARS $278) | ARS $92 | + 202% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (ARS $110) | ARS $32 | + 244% | |
Housing | + 749% | |||
Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 749% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (ARS $268,919) | ARS $20,002 | + 1244% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ (ARS $147,533) | ARS $11,466 | + 1187% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ (ARS $18,875) | ARS $3,242 | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ (ARS $169,228) | ARS $11,715 | + 1345% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (ARS $90,243) | ARS $10,117 | + 792% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ (ARS $19,575) | ARS $2,131 | + 819% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ (ARS $5,568) | ARS $1,505 | + 270% | |
40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ (ARS $57,250) | ARS $23,718 | + 141% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ (ARS $25,077) | ARS $4,797 | + 423% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,116 L£ (ARS $2,015) | ARS $226 | + 793% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,777 L£ (ARS $1,020) | ARS $164 | + 522% | |
Clothes | + 302% | |||
Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 302% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207,210 L£ (ARS $11,887) | ARS $1,556 | + 664% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,263 L£ (ARS $5,121) | ARS $1,430 | + 258% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 193,924 L£ (ARS $11,125) | ARS $4,439 | + 151% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182,984 L£ (ARS $10,498) | ARS $3,546 | + 196% | |
Transportation | + 427% | |||
Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 427% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ (ARS $4,832,195) | ARS $558,062 | + 766% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (ARS $80) | ARS $44 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (ARS $10,814) | ARS $1,866 | + 479% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ (ARS $1,857) | ARS $756 | + 146% | |
Personal Care | + 518% | |||
Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 518% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ (ARS $567) | ARS $128 | + 344% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ (ARS $834) | ARS $150 | + 457% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (ARS $6,237) | ARS $769 | + 711% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ (ARS $798) | ARS $66 | + 1115% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ (ARS $995) | ARS $108 | + 819% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,231 L£ (ARS $874) | ARS $201 | + 334% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (ARS $383) | ARS $83 | + 360% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ (ARS $586) | ARS $122 | + 380% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ (ARS $1,287) | ARS $302 | + 326% | |
Entertainment | + 377% | |||
Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 377% more expensive than in San Juan (Argentina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (ARS $5,942) | ARS $731 | + 713% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ (ARS $2,550) | ARS $521 | + 389% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ (ARS $8,724) | ARS $956 | + 812% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ (ARS $9,011) | ARS $1,359 | + 563% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ (ARS $1,538) | ARS $313 | + 392% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ (ARS $647) | ARS $152 | + 326% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ (ARS $881) | ARS $91 | + 868% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ (ARS $78,826) | ARS $58,928 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ (ARS $39) | ARS $2.16 | + 1703% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ (ARS $12,482) | ARS $1,567 | + 696% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,883 L£ (ARS $510) | ARS $248 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | + 492% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least ARS $361,341 (6,298,580 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $61,000 in San Juan.
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