Cost of living in Beirut, Lebanon vs Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Food | + 294% | |||
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Food in Beirut (Lebanon) is 294% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (49KM) | 12KM | + 325% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ (25KM) | 5.92KM | + 323% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ (22KM) | 4.05KM | + 439% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ (7KM) | 1.46KM | + 404% | |
12 eggs, large | 12,807 L£ (14KM) | 3.08KM | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,917 L£ (5.38KM) | 1.93KM | + 179% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,408 L£ (20KM) | 5.95KM | + 238% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ (6KM) | 1.27KM | + 379% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,003 L£ (3.29KM) | 0.97KM | + 239% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (4.89KM) | 1.24KM | + 295% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (29KM) | 9KM | + 203% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ (5.39KM) | 2.39KM | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,902 L£ (2.08KM) | 0.87KM | + 140% | |
Housing | + 414% | |||
Housing in Beirut (Lebanon) is 414% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (5,129KM) | 522KM | + 882% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,571,670 L£ (2,814KM) | 367KM | + 666% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 329,004 L£ (360KM) | 216KM | + 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,949,830 L£ (3,228KM) | 451KM | + 616% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,090 L£ (2,195KM) | 291KM | + 656% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341,220 L£ (373KM) | 146KM | + 156% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,062 L£ (106KM) | 24KM | + 341% | |
40” flat screen tv | 997,935 L£ (1,092KM) | 989KM | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 437,112 L£ (478KM) | 176KM | + 171% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,698 L£ (38KM) | 13KM | + 200% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,817 L£ (23KM) | 8KM | + 201% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Beirut (Lebanon) is 107% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 231,534 L£ (253KM) | 108KM | + 134% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 89,231 L£ (98KM) | 54KM | + 80% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 282,346 L£ (309KM) | 144KM | + 114% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 294,827 L£ (323KM) | 128KM | + 152% | |
Transportation | + 190% | |||
Transportation in Beirut (Lebanon) is 190% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,230,500 L£ (92,161KM) | 29,317KM | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ (1.52KM) | 2.19KM | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (206KM) | 53KM | + 290% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 32,366 L£ (35KM) | 12KM | + 199% | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in Beirut (Lebanon) is 223% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,888 L£ (11KM) | 6KM | + 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,530 L£ (16KM) | 9KM | + 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123,603 L£ (135KM) | 32KM | + 321% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 13,917 L£ (15KM) | 4.66KM | + 227% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,343 L£ (19KM) | 6KM | + 207% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19,488 L£ (21KM) | 5.00KM | + 326% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (7KM) | 1.86KM | + 292% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,209 L£ (11KM) | 3.16KM | + 254% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22,440 L£ (25KM) | 5.44KM | + 352% | |
Entertainment | + 280% | |||
Entertainment in Beirut (Lebanon) is 280% more expensive than in Zenica (Bosnia and Herzegovina) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (113KM) | 26KM | + 337% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,450 L£ (49KM) | 10KM | + 376% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 152,074 L£ (166KM) | 30KM | + 455% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,065 L£ (172KM) | 48KM | + 259% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,816 L£ (29KM) | 5.36KM | + 447% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,280 L£ (12KM) | 2.34KM | + 427% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,352 L£ (17KM) | 2.75KM | + 511% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,374,030 L£ (1,503KM) | 880KM | + 71% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 678 L£ (0.74KM) | 0.18KM | + 309% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 217,573 L£ (238KM) | 39KM | + 506% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (11KM) | 5.07KM | + 113% | |
TOTAL | + 266% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 6,583KM (6,016,404 L£) in Beirut to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 1,800KM in Zenica.
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