Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 1525% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 1525% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 198,765 L£ (R$ 633) | R$ 30 | + 2021% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 109,726 L£ (R$ 349) | R$ 31 | + 1038% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 72,189 L£ (R$ 230) | R$ 10 | + 2127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 29,345 L£ (R$ 93) | R$ 4.41 | + 2016% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 77,166 L£ (R$ 246) | R$ 10 | + 2270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (R$ 45) | R$ 7 | + 540% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (R$ 222) | R$ 20 | + 996% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (R$ 54) | R$ 7 | + 655% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (R$ 44) | R$ 4.86 | + 813% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (R$ 72) | R$ 5.61 | + 1191% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (R$ 336) | R$ 42 | + 695% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (R$ 84) | R$ 8 | + 944% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 27,047 L£ (R$ 86) | R$ 3.82 | + 2155% | |
| Housing | + 753% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 753% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (R$ 21,022) | R$ 2,835 | + 642% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (R$ 8,310) | R$ 2,002 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (R$ 6,650) | R$ 576 | + 1054% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (R$ 9,351) | R$ 2,283 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (R$ 4,850) | R$ 1,507 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (R$ 4,562) | R$ 431 | + 959% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 262,085 L£ (R$ 834) | R$ 84 | + 894% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (R$ 15,953) | R$ 2,047 | + 679% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (R$ 6,430) | R$ 586 | + 997% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 72,710 L£ (R$ 231) | R$ 26 | + 798% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265,598 L£ (R$ 846) | R$ 19 | + 4343% | |
| Clothes | + 1060% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1060% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (R$ 3,940) | R$ 239 | + 1552% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (R$ 1,673) | R$ 218 | + 666% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (R$ 4,588) | R$ 346 | + 1227% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (R$ 6,451) | R$ 262 | + 2358% | |
| Transportation | + 931% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 931% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (R$ 618,379) | R$ 99,354 | + 522% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 22,994 L£ (R$ 73) | R$ 7 | + 1006% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (R$ 2,888) | R$ 222 | + 1199% | |
| Personal Care | + 997% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 997% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (R$ 235) | R$ 18 | + 1213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (R$ 431) | R$ 50 | + 763% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (R$ 1,194) | R$ 241 | + 396% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (R$ 303) | R$ 17 | + 1736% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 72,025 L£ (R$ 229) | R$ 12 | + 1820% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47,495 L£ (R$ 151) | R$ 16 | + 817% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (R$ 104) | R$ 6 | + 1525% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 28,545 L£ (R$ 91) | R$ 4.67 | + 1848% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (R$ 357) | R$ 48 | + 642% | |
| Entertainment | + 916% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 916% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334,981 L£ (R$ 1,066) | R$ 92 | + 1056% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (R$ 460) | R$ 55 | + 736% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (R$ 1,273) | R$ 199 | + 540% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (R$ 2,242) | R$ 191 | + 1071% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (R$ 521) | R$ 28 | + 1728% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (R$ 193) | R$ 13 | + 1441% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (R$ 147) | R$ 10 | + 1360% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (R$ 8,163) | R$ 4,003 | + 104% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,265 L£ (R$ 23) | R$ 1.36 | + 1596% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (R$ 1,266) | R$ 124 | + 921% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47,612 L£ (R$ 152) | R$ 12 | + 1145% | |
| TOTAL | + 990% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,628 prices entered by 2,030 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.00318
BRL
/
LBP
*
Cost of living in Lebanon is 990% more expensive than in Brazil
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 5% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 78% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Angola is 69% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 183% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 98% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Andorra is 83% more expensive than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Armenia is 14% cheaper than in Brazil
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Brazil