- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 63% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,821 L£ (R$ 86) | R$ 29 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,206 L£ (R$ 30) | R$ 26 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,060 L£ (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,086 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.23 | + 134% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,237 L£ (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,692 L£ (R$ 4.15) | R$ 4.60 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,496 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,025 L£ (R$ 4.97) | R$ 5.58 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,067 L£ (R$ 2.62) | R$ 3.27 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,334 L£ (R$ 5.73) | R$ 4.56 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,693 L£ (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,322 L£ (R$ 5.70) | R$ 6 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 986 L£ (R$ 2.42) | R$ 3.22 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 48% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,664,700 L£ (R$ 4,088) | R$ 3,119 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,013,520 L£ (R$ 2,489) | R$ 1,939 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,935 L£ (R$ 651) | R$ 621 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (R$ 3,349) | R$ 2,113 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (R$ 1,766) | R$ 1,320 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 431,115 L£ (R$ 1,059) | R$ 402 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62,026 L£ (R$ 152) | R$ 84 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (R$ 1,226) | R$ 1,735 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (R$ 421) | R$ 430 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (R$ 34) | R$ 21 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95,699 L£ (R$ 235) | R$ 201 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 87,505 L£ (R$ 215) | R$ 183 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,328 L£ (R$ 381) | R$ 327 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246,902 L£ (R$ 606) | R$ 256 | + 137% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 12% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,291,000 L£ (R$ 67,012) | R$ 86,221 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,392 L£ (R$ 3.42) | R$ 4.24 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,812 L£ (R$ 189) | R$ 201 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 16 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,342 L£ (R$ 40) | R$ 45 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80,706 L£ (R$ 198) | R$ 235 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,635 L£ (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,427 L£ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,119 L£ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 201% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,265 L£ (R$ 131) | R$ 97 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,173 L£ (R$ 69) | R$ 50 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (R$ 392) | R$ 174 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99,983 L£ (R$ 246) | R$ 174 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,946 L£ (R$ 42) | R$ 24 | + 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,099 L£ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,310 L£ (R$ 25) | R$ 11 | + 134% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,007,440 L£ (R$ 2,474) | R$ 2,735 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (R$ 1.21) | R$ 1.13 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142,133 L£ (R$ 349) | R$ 120 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,401 L£ (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 26,530 prices entered by 2,740 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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