Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 152% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119,320 L£ (R$ 131) | R$ 39 | + 237% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,466,270 L£ (R$ 91) | R$ 38 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700,942 L£ (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 202,136 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 709,100 L£ (R$ 44) | R$ 13 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180,145 L£ (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 796,800 L£ (R$ 49) | R$ 27 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 324,296 L£ (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90,020 L£ (R$ 5.57) | R$ 6 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 169,704 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,924,370 L£ (R$ 181) | R$ 49 | + 265% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 217,192 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191,199 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.61 | + 156% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 158% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 142,597,000 L£ (R$ 8,816) | R$ 4,136 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,405,200 L£ (R$ 4,785) | R$ 2,710 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,055,900 L£ (R$ 1,734) | R$ 718 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 122,618,000 L£ (R$ 7,581) | R$ 3,034 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,759,600 L£ (R$ 5,673) | R$ 1,984 | + 186% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,668,400 L£ (R$ 1,463) | R$ 560 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,489,500 L£ (R$ 278) | R$ 92 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,356,600 L£ (R$ 1,815) | R$ 1,833 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,658,600 L£ (R$ 1,586) | R$ 636 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 781,524 L£ (R$ 48) | R$ 31 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,192,390 L£ (R$ 197) | R$ 22 | + 793% | |
| Clothes | + 341% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 341% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000,000 L£ (R$ 1,855) | R$ 289 | + 543% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,324,300 L£ (R$ 762) | R$ 276 | + 176% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,339,800 L£ (R$ 1,505) | R$ 416 | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000,000 L£ (R$ 3,400) | R$ 323 | + 952% | |
| Transportation | + 388% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 388% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,912,810,000 L£ (R$ 180,078) | R$ 114,853 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 108,373 L£ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000,000 L£ (R$ 1,855) | R$ 251 | + 638% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 89% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 626,187 L£ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 925,000 L£ (R$ 57) | R$ 51 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,849,760 L£ (R$ 423) | R$ 293 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000,000 L£ (R$ 62) | R$ 24 | + 159% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 538,891 L£ (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 590,128 L£ (R$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 425,000 L£ (R$ 26) | R$ 8 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577,463 L£ (R$ 36) | R$ 5.68 | + 529% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,394,610 L£ (R$ 86) | R$ 59 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 211% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 211% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Lebanon | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,535,760 L£ (R$ 404) | R$ 117 | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,034,300 L£ (R$ 126) | R$ 62 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000,000 L£ (R$ 6,182) | R$ 236 | + 2516% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,787,200 L£ (R$ 667) | R$ 237 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,805,180 L£ (R$ 235) | R$ 32 | + 627% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 680,475 L£ (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 753,650 L£ (R$ 47) | R$ 12 | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000,000 L£ (R$ 9,273) | R$ 3,752 | + 147% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55,000 L£ (R$ 3.40) | R$ 1.96 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,044,900 L£ (R$ 868) | R$ 140 | + 518% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550,000 L£ (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 119% | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,461 prices entered by 1,358 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 240% more expensive than in Brazil
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