- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,628 L£ (R$ 87) | R$ 29 | + 206% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,350 L£ (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 168% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,953 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (R$ 4.97) | R$ 4.78 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (R$ 4.96) | R$ 5.65 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (R$ 2.72) | R$ 3.27 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,313 L£ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.56 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (R$ 53) | R$ 40 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,248 L£ (R$ 5.85) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,025 L£ (R$ 2.67) | R$ 3.25 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (R$ 4,027) | R$ 3,159 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (R$ 2,521) | R$ 1,945 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (R$ 689) | R$ 577 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,040 L£ (R$ 4,241) | R$ 2,160 | + 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (R$ 2,286) | R$ 1,362 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (R$ 1,335) | R$ 408 | + 227% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (R$ 153) | R$ 83 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (R$ 911) | R$ 1,727 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (R$ 377) | R$ 424 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (R$ 50) | R$ 21 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (R$ 270) | R$ 207 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (R$ 200) | R$ 181 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (R$ 402) | R$ 332 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (R$ 429) | R$ 256 | + 68% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,201,100 L£ (R$ 75,928) | R$ 87,110 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (R$ 4.50) | R$ 4.33 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (R$ 183) | R$ 203 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (R$ 14) | R$ 17 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (R$ 49) | R$ 46 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (R$ 212) | R$ 235 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.08 | + 206% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (R$ 141) | R$ 97 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (R$ 73) | R$ 51 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (R$ 288) | R$ 179 | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (R$ 244) | R$ 178 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (R$ 45) | R$ 23 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 139% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (R$ 2,721) | R$ 2,720 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (R$ 1.46) | R$ 1.15 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (R$ 350) | R$ 116 | + 202% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,147 prices entered by 2,533 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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