Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 139% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (834 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 407% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ (426 NT$) | 140 NT$ | + 204% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ (372 NT$) | 55 NT$ | + 580% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ (125 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,677 L£ (236 NT$) | 65 NT$ | + 261% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,847 L£ (90 NT$) | 73 NT$ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,408 L£ (342 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ (103 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,203 L£ (60 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (83 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (485 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ (92 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,024 L£ (38 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 284% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (87,197 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | + 402% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ (47,838 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | + 291% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ (6,120 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ (54,872 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,090 L£ (37,317 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | + 406% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ (6,347 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 698% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ (1,806 NT$) | 530 NT$ | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ (18,563 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ (8,131 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,698 L£ (645 NT$) | 221 NT$ | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,817 L£ (387 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 89% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 89% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231,534 L£ (4,307 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,231 L£ (1,660 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,346 L£ (5,252 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 294,827 L£ (5,484 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 145% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ (1,566,846 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ (26 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (3,507 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ (602 NT$) | 253 NT$ | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 55% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ (184 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ (270 NT$) | 201 NT$ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,410 L£ (2,426 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 196% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ (259 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ (323 NT$) | 219 NT$ | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,488 L£ (363 NT$) | 212 NT$ | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (124 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ (190 NT$) | 94 NT$ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ (417 NT$) | 272 NT$ | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 165% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 165% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (1,927 NT$) | 671 NT$ | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ (827 NT$) | 556 NT$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ (2,829 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ (2,922 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | + 183% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ (499 NT$) | 275 NT$ | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ (210 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ (286 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 412% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ (25,560 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 106% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ (13 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ (4,047 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 310% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,451 L£ (194 NT$) | 95 NT$ | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | + 164% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 781 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 145,114 NT$ (7,801,023 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 55,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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