Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 618% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 618% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500,000 L£ (R$ 167) | R$ 36 | + 367% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 633,492 L£ (R$ 212) | R$ 34 | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ (R$ 256) | R$ 11 | + 2160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ (R$ 40) | R$ 5.82 | + 590% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ (R$ 49) | R$ 12 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ (R$ 22) | R$ 8 | + 182% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ (R$ 193) | R$ 26 | + 639% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ (R$ 119) | R$ 9 | + 1195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.67 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ (R$ 47) | R$ 6 | + 682% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ (R$ 318) | R$ 44 | + 621% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 372% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ (R$ 26) | R$ 4.93 | + 428% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 388% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ (R$ 16,723) | R$ 3,756 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ (R$ 10,704) | R$ 2,512 | + 326% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (R$ 320) | R$ 587 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ (R$ 10,034) | R$ 2,662 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ (R$ 6,287) | R$ 1,718 | + 266% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (R$ 6,689) | R$ 513 | + 1204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ (R$ 690) | R$ 90 | + 664% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (R$ 6,825) | R$ 1,987 | + 243% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (R$ 1,340) | R$ 631 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (R$ 165) | R$ 29 | + 462% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ (R$ 167) | R$ 20 | + 713% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 42% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (R$ 466) | R$ 249 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (R$ 180) | R$ 248 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000,000 L£ (R$ 1,672) | R$ 412 | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (R$ 739) | R$ 301 | + 145% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 77% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (R$ 75,245) | R$ 115,032 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ (R$ 32) | R$ 5.58 | + 476% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 346% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 346% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (R$ 90) | R$ 22 | + 314% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (R$ 193) | R$ 43 | + 345% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ (R$ 1,181) | R$ 263 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (R$ 106) | R$ 22 | + 375% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (R$ 58) | R$ 13 | + 350% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ (R$ 83) | R$ 19 | + 346% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (R$ 42) | R$ 8 | + 451% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ (R$ 23) | R$ 5.31 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ (R$ 166) | R$ 55 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 427% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 427% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (R$ 1,657) | R$ 112 | + 1382% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,102,940 L£ (R$ 369) | R$ 66 | + 462% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (R$ 134) | R$ 215 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (R$ 2,150) | R$ 199 | + 978% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (R$ 57) | R$ 29 | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (R$ 91) | R$ 12 | + 677% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ (R$ 83) | R$ 11 | + 648% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (R$ 961) | R$ 4,404 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (R$ 2.30) | R$ 1.31 | + 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000,000 L£ (R$ 1,338) | R$ 125 | + 969% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ (R$ 41) | R$ 11 | + 266% | |
| TOTAL | + 328% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,969 prices entered by 1,657 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 328% more expensive than in Brazil
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