Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,679 L£ (R$ 66) | R$ 29 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,932 L£ (R$ 38) | R$ 25 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,659 L£ (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,318 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.31 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,394 L£ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,017 L£ (R$ 5.85) | R$ 5.58 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,560 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,653 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.95 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ (R$ 3.77) | R$ 4.00 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,157 L£ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.53 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,744 L£ (R$ 49) | R$ 39 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,464 L£ (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,255 L£ (R$ 3.64) | R$ 3.31 | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 138% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,071,590 L£ (R$ 8,909) | R$ 3,256 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,514,240 L£ (R$ 4,392) | R$ 1,910 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,340 L£ (R$ 935) | R$ 564 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,617,670 L£ (R$ 4,692) | R$ 2,037 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 889,993 L£ (R$ 2,581) | R$ 1,338 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,460 L£ (R$ 976) | R$ 343 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,843 L£ (R$ 234) | R$ 79 | + 197% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 480,730 L£ (R$ 1,394) | R$ 1,537 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 203,351 L£ (R$ 590) | R$ 428 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,104 L£ (R$ 53) | R$ 23 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,810 L£ (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 109,248 L£ (R$ 317) | R$ 199 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,636 L£ (R$ 243) | R$ 171 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178,377 L£ (R$ 517) | R$ 306 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 192,909 L£ (R$ 559) | R$ 243 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,593,200 L£ (R$ 100,332) | R$ 88,717 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,443 L£ (R$ 4.18) | R$ 4.35 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,465 L£ (R$ 288) | R$ 211 | + 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,288 L£ (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,556 L£ (R$ 45) | R$ 43 | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114,482 L£ (R$ 332) | R$ 241 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,592 L£ (R$ 28) | R$ 16 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,498 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,029 L£ (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 92% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,563 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.27 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,108 L£ (R$ 15) | R$ 3.66 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,114 L£ (R$ 53) | R$ 37 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,189 L£ (R$ 227) | R$ 100 | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,684 L£ (R$ 89) | R$ 51 | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132,826 L£ (R$ 385) | R$ 219 | + 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,167 L£ (R$ 279) | R$ 177 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,842 L£ (R$ 49) | R$ 23 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,918 L£ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,508 L£ (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,814,800 L£ (R$ 5,264) | R$ 2,764 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 554 L£ (R$ 1.61) | R$ 1.17 | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123,322 L£ (R$ 358) | R$ 114 | + 212% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,099 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in Brazil
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