- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 57% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,845 L£ (R$ 80) | R$ 29 | + 172% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,926 L£ (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,602 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,999 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.18 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,974 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,865 L£ (R$ 4.69) | R$ 4.68 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,871 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,148 L£ (R$ 5.40) | R$ 5.69 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,121 L£ (R$ 2.82) | R$ 3.47 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,098 L£ (R$ 5.27) | R$ 4.53 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,808 L£ (R$ 45) | R$ 40 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,208 L£ (R$ 5.55) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,002 L£ (R$ 2.52) | R$ 3.24 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,800,640 L£ (R$ 4,526) | R$ 3,156 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088,690 L£ (R$ 2,737) | R$ 1,974 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 209,495 L£ (R$ 527) | R$ 540 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,302,440 L£ (R$ 3,274) | R$ 2,050 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 711,605 L£ (R$ 1,789) | R$ 1,284 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 208,395 L£ (R$ 524) | R$ 405 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,837 L£ (R$ 186) | R$ 84 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 518,502 L£ (R$ 1,303) | R$ 1,744 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165,082 L£ (R$ 415) | R$ 431 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,944 L£ (R$ 43) | R$ 21 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,749 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 25% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 114,773 L£ (R$ 288) | R$ 210 | + 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 78,835 L£ (R$ 198) | R$ 184 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,208 L£ (R$ 390) | R$ 333 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 266,431 L£ (R$ 670) | R$ 256 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,082,500 L£ (R$ 63,047) | R$ 84,962 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,413 L£ (R$ 3.55) | R$ 4.06 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 96,419 L£ (R$ 242) | R$ 199 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,353 L£ (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,043 L£ (R$ 43) | R$ 45 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 65,319 L£ (R$ 164) | R$ 232 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,716 L£ (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,113 L£ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,064 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,376 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.98 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.12 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,667 L£ (R$ 44) | R$ 38 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 29% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49,467 L£ (R$ 124) | R$ 98 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,774 L£ (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 182,534 L£ (R$ 459) | R$ 201 | + 129% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,246 L£ (R$ 277) | R$ 175 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,829 L£ (R$ 37) | R$ 24 | + 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,162 L£ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,223 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 862,433 L£ (R$ 2,168) | R$ 2,848 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 404 L£ (R$ 1.02) | R$ 1.18 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109,027 L£ (R$ 274) | R$ 130 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,259 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 28,546 prices entered by 3,060 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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