Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Youngstown, Ohio, United States
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 109% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ ($30) | $12 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ ($14) | $7 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ ($12) | $3.63 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,377 L£ ($4.22) | $0.65 | + 552% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ ($7) | $1.76 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ ($2.89) | $3.67 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,598 L£ ($12) | $4.60 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ ($3.18) | $2.58 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ ($1.83) | $1.07 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ ($2.96) | $2.28 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ ($17) | $11 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ ($3.21) | $1.54 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ ($1.27) | $1.09 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 120% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ ($3,101) | $980 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ ($1,701) | $732 | + 132% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ ($218) | $203 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ ($1,951) | $663 | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ ($1,041) | $476 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ ($226) | $156 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ ($64) | $36 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ ($660) | $269 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ ($289) | $82 | + 252% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,116 L£ ($23) | $8 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,777 L£ ($12) | $15 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 106% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 207,210 L£ ($137) | $37 | + 268% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,263 L£ ($59) | $31 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 193,924 L£ ($128) | $80 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 182,984 L£ ($121) | $100 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 144% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ ($55,717) | $22,489 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ ($0.92) | $0.67 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ ($125) | $44 | + 182% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ ($21) | $16 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 73% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ ($7) | $7 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ ($10) | $8 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ ($72) | $94 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ ($9) | $6 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ ($11) | $2.96 | + 288% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15,231 L£ ($10) | $3.81 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ ($4.42) | $2.21 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ ($7) | $0.94 | + 621% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ ($15) | $13 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 95% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ ($69) | $31 | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ ($29) | $22 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ ($101) | $107 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ ($104) | $51 | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ ($18) | $9 | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ ($7) | $5.23 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ ($10) | $3.25 | + 212% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ ($909) | $429 | + 112% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ ($0.45) | $0.37 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ ($144) | $35 | + 307% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
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These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Beirut (Lebanon) is 115% more expensive than in Youngstown, Ohio (United States)
For example, you would need at least $5,814 (8,789,177 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $2,700 in Youngstown, Ohio.
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