Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 975% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 975% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,322,260 L£ (Taka 9,537) | Taka 324 | + 2844% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 644,591 L£ (Taka 4,649) | Taka 492 | + 845% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ (Taka 5,514) | Taka 196 | + 2713% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ (Taka 865) | Taka 92 | + 837% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ (Taka 1,051) | Taka 132 | + 698% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ (Taka 467) | Taka 78 | + 498% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ (Taka 4,162) | Taka 608 | + 584% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ (Taka 2,558) | Taka 223 | + 1045% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ (Taka 281) | Taka 33 | + 757% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ (Taka 1,022) | Taka 384 | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ (Taka 6,852) | Taka 1,400 | + 389% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ (Taka 894) | Taka 111 | + 704% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ (Taka 561) | Taka 70 | + 698% | |
| Housing | + 666% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 666% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ (Taka 360,617) | Taka 43,758 | + 724% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ (Taka 230,817) | Taka 25,202 | + 816% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (Taka 6,904) | Taka 3,035 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ (Taka 216,370) | Taka 22,952 | + 843% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ (Taka 135,579) | Taka 18,549 | + 631% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (Taka 144,247) | Taka 7,137 | + 1921% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ (Taka 14,874) | Taka 1,213 | + 1127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (Taka 147,178) | Taka 31,061 | + 374% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (Taka 28,901) | Taka 17,904 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (Taka 3,547) | Taka 417 | + 750% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ (Taka 3,595) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 171% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 171% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (Taka 10,041) | Taka 2,410 | + 317% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (Taka 3,889) | Taka 3,066 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (Taka 46,341) | Taka 6,410 | + 623% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (Taka 15,939) | Taka 4,273 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (Taka 1,622,576) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ (Taka 693) | Taka 107 | + 546% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 601% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 601% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (Taka 1,931) | Taka 285 | + 578% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (Taka 4,167) | Taka 513 | + 712% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ (Taka 25,465) | Taka 1,500 | + 1598% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (Taka 2,282) | Taka 425 | + 437% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (Taka 1,248) | Taka 333 | + 274% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ (Taka 1,789) | Taka 376 | + 376% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (Taka 896) | Taka 85 | + 953% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ (Taka 495) | Taka 89 | + 457% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ (Taka 3,575) | Taka 445 | + 704% | |
| Entertainment | + 888% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 888% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Lebanon | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (Taka 35,738) | Taka 1,308 | + 2633% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525,369 L£ (Taka 3,789) | Taka 852 | + 345% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (Taka 2,885) | Taka 1,768 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (Taka 46,364) | Taka 2,051 | + 2160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (Taka 1,223) | Taka 999 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (Taka 1,966) | Taka 248 | + 692% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ (Taka 1,787) | Taka 564 | + 217% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (Taka 20,721) | Taka 35,756 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (Taka 49) | Taka 2.94 | + 1584% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,400,160 L£ (Taka 31,735) | Taka 2,601 | + 1120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ (Taka 890) | Taka 291 | + 206% | |
| TOTAL | + 485% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 765 prices entered by 266 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 485% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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