Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 152% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,342,530 L£ (Taka 1,792) | Taka 270 | + 564% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,811,160 L£ (Taka 2,417) | Taka 530 | + 356% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 622,574 L£ (Taka 831) | Taka 212 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 165,808 L£ (Taka 221) | Taka 92 | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 686,142 L£ (Taka 916) | Taka 144 | + 538% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 179,203 L£ (Taka 239) | Taka 87 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 628,885 L£ (Taka 839) | Taka 475 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 397,260 L£ (Taka 530) | Taka 301 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 71,407 L£ (Taka 95) | Taka 57 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 167,174 L£ (Taka 223) | Taka 427 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 899,974 L£ (Taka 1,201) | Taka 1,461 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 140,000 L£ (Taka 187) | Taka 137 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 67,868 L£ (Taka 91) | Taka 73 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 113% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 162,154,000 L£ (Taka 216,386) | Taka 39,784 | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 52,823,300 L£ (Taka 70,490) | Taka 22,029 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 27,000,000 L£ (Taka 36,030) | Taka 3,945 | + 813% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 90,000,000 L£ (Taka 120,100) | Taka 75,922 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 20,000,000 L£ (Taka 26,689) | Taka 37,731 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 10,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 902,166 L£ (Taka 1,204) | Taka 1,355 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 39,726,000 L£ (Taka 53,012) | Taka 44,973 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 18,000,000 L£ (Taka 24,020) | Taka 9,570 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500,000 L£ (Taka 667) | Taka 533 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6,516,440 L£ (Taka 8,696) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 144% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (Taka 6,672) | Taka 2,114 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,475,250 L£ (Taka 9,975) | Taka 2,450 | + 307% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,870 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,397 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 89,813 L£ (Taka 120) | Taka 119 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,408 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (Taka 529) | Taka 836 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (Taka 771) | Taka 682 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,755,920 L£ (Taka 6,347) | Taka 1,500 | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (Taka 422) | Taka 360 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (Taka 231) | Taka 411 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (Taka 271) | Taka 625 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (Taka 166) | Taka 102 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (Taka 256) | Taka 129 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 896,943 L£ (Taka 1,197) | Taka 380 | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 61% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (Taka 6,612) | Taka 1,745 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (Taka 1,274) | Taka 1,011 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (Taka 534) | Taka 3,000 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (Taka 13,327) | Taka 3,597 | + 271% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (Taka 1,334) | Taka 1,519 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (Taka 400) | Taka 253 | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (Taka 332) | Taka 519 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (Taka 3,834) | Taka 35,756 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (Taka 11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (Taka 4,306) | Taka 2,561 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150,000 L£ (Taka 200) | Taka 327 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 513 prices entered by 228 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 08, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 74% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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