- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,005 L£ (R$ 81) | R$ 29 | + 179% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,602 L£ (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,436 L£ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,999 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.22 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,038 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,860 L£ (R$ 4.73) | R$ 4.63 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,871 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 14 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,148 L£ (R$ 5.46) | R$ 5.62 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,101 L£ (R$ 2.80) | R$ 3.33 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,187 L£ (R$ 5.56) | R$ 4.61 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,036 L£ (R$ 48) | R$ 40 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,209 L£ (R$ 5.62) | R$ 6 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 979 L£ (R$ 2.49) | R$ 3.21 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,740 L£ (R$ 4,560) | R$ 3,101 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,081,960 L£ (R$ 2,750) | R$ 1,938 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234,398 L£ (R$ 596) | R$ 560 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (R$ 3,467) | R$ 2,070 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (R$ 1,828) | R$ 1,307 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 272,935 L£ (R$ 694) | R$ 399 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64,962 L£ (R$ 165) | R$ 84 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (R$ 1,269) | R$ 1,736 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (R$ 435) | R$ 434 | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 52% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 32% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 117,718 L£ (R$ 299) | R$ 205 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 84,647 L£ (R$ 215) | R$ 182 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149,501 L£ (R$ 380) | R$ 328 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251,175 L£ (R$ 638) | R$ 257 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,375,100 L£ (R$ 67,045) | R$ 86,002 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,418 L£ (R$ 3.61) | R$ 4.15 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,605 L£ (R$ 205) | R$ 200 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 0% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (R$ 11) | R$ 17 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,366 L£ (R$ 44) | R$ 47 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67,516 L£ (R$ 172) | R$ 234 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,900 L£ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,295 L£ (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,091 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.07 | + 207% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (R$ 47) | R$ 38 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 38% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,338 L£ (R$ 128) | R$ 98 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,871 L£ (R$ 71) | R$ 51 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (R$ 406) | R$ 170 | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 101,492 L£ (R$ 258) | R$ 175 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,543 L£ (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,158 L£ (R$ 21) | R$ 9 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,002 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 917,019 L£ (R$ 2,331) | R$ 2,752 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (R$ 1.25) | R$ 1.14 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119,553 L£ (R$ 304) | R$ 128 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,272 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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