Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Canada
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (C$7) | C$24 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (C$7) | C$14 | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (C$7) | C$10 | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (C$2.23) | C$3.28 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (C$2.64) | C$5.88 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (C$1.04) | C$5.56 | - 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (C$4.79) | C$11 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (C$2.73) | C$5.47 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (C$0.99) | C$3.31 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (C$1.47) | C$4.03 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (C$26) | C$21 | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (C$2.10) | C$3.23 | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (C$0.43) | C$2.58 | - 83% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 13% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (C$2,540) | C$2,889 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (C$586) | C$2,295 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (C$14) | C$240 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (C$1,277) | C$2,062 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (C$299) | C$1,501 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (C$301) | C$128 | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (C$30) | C$65 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (C$226) | C$401 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (C$60) | C$213 | - 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (C$7) | C$14 | - 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (C$113) | C$30 | + 281% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (C$75) | C$80 | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (C$75) | C$57 | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (C$97) | C$147 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (C$33) | C$173 | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 29% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (C$3,390) | C$33,546 | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (C$1.41) | C$1.60 | - 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$106 | - | |
Personal Care | - 57% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (C$5.98) | C$11 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (C$9) | C$24 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (C$45) | C$103 | - 56% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (C$4.77) | C$10 | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (C$2.61) | C$6 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (C$3.06) | C$6 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (C$1.87) | C$4.45 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (C$2.89) | C$3.63 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (C$8) | C$31 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 39% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Lebanon | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (C$75) | C$68 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (C$14) | C$31 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (C$6) | C$217 | - 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (C$150) | C$129 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (C$15) | C$15 | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (C$4.52) | C$5.88 | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (C$3.75) | C$8 | - 54% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (C$43) | C$808 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (C$0.12) | C$0.44 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (C$49) | C$67 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (C$2.22) | C$18 | - 87% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,666 prices entered by 740 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 34% cheaper than in Canada
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