Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
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Food | + 306% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 306% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (R$ 166) | R$ 28 | + 489% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (R$ 79) | R$ 27 | + 195% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (R$ 66) | R$ 8 | + 744% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,599 L£ (R$ 24) | R$ 3.88 | + 529% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (R$ 41) | R$ 8 | + 392% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (R$ 16) | R$ 5.58 | + 190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,307 L£ (R$ 64) | R$ 17 | + 269% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.55 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (R$ 17) | R$ 4.82 | + 243% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (R$ 97) | R$ 38 | + 155% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.37 | + 110% | |
Housing | + 353% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 353% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (R$ 17,362) | R$ 3,095 | + 461% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (R$ 6,315) | R$ 1,821 | + 247% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (R$ 1,366) | R$ 493 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (R$ 10,427) | R$ 2,061 | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (R$ 5,826) | R$ 1,276 | + 356% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (R$ 1,040) | R$ 357 | + 191% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (R$ 361) | R$ 79 | + 354% | |
40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (R$ 3,672) | R$ 1,672 | + 120% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (R$ 2,654) | R$ 471 | + 464% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,617 L£ (R$ 128) | R$ 22 | + 477% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,745 L£ (R$ 62) | R$ 17 | + 264% | |
Clothes | + 304% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 304% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,787 L£ (R$ 929) | R$ 209 | + 344% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189,069 L£ (R$ 700) | R$ 192 | + 265% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,242 L£ (R$ 749) | R$ 324 | + 131% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 623,515 L£ (R$ 2,309) | R$ 247 | + 836% | |
Transportation | + 255% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 255% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (R$ 609,802) | R$ 87,728 | + 595% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (R$ 5.15) | R$ 4.45 | + 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (R$ 698) | R$ 223 | + 212% | |
Personal Care | + 223% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 223% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 121% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (R$ 53) | R$ 41 | + 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (R$ 403) | R$ 218 | + 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (R$ 88) | R$ 15 | + 482% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (R$ 64) | R$ 11 | + 475% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,432 L£ (R$ 53) | R$ 16 | + 242% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 5.97 | + 314% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (R$ 35) | R$ 4.07 | + 754% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (R$ 86) | R$ 43 | + 99% | |
Entertainment | + 257% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 257% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (R$ 384) | R$ 94 | + 309% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (R$ 166) | R$ 52 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (R$ 1,368) | R$ 219 | + 524% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (R$ 646) | R$ 183 | + 254% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (R$ 89) | R$ 25 | + 254% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (R$ 42) | R$ 11 | + 271% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (R$ 55) | R$ 10 | + 465% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (R$ 7,750) | R$ 3,532 | + 119% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (R$ 4.12) | R$ 1.27 | + 223% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (R$ 702) | R$ 117 | + 500% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (R$ 37) | R$ 10 | + 254% | |
TOTAL | + 288% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 288% more expensive than in Brazil
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