- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 45% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,540 L£ (159元) | 53元 | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,783 L£ (59元) | 33元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,682 L£ (31元) | 15元 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,111 L£ (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,097 L£ (23元) | 16元 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,823 L£ (8元) | 8元 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,525 L£ (39元) | 63元 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,014 L£ (9元) | 13元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,067 L£ (4.91元) | 7元 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,362 L£ (11元) | 5.65元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,544 L£ (99元) | 114元 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,288 L£ (11元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 986 L£ (4.54元) | 12元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,607,480 L£ (7,403元) | 9,680元 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 964,570 L£ (4,442元) | 4,478元 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 227,013 L£ (1,045元) | 425元 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,486,070 L£ (6,844元) | 5,710元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 802,456 L£ (3,696元) | 3,523元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 558,438 L£ (2,572元) | 304元 | + 745% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64,159 L£ (295元) | 88元 | + 237% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 328,021 L£ (1,511元) | 2,242元 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,761 L£ (754元) | 678元 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,951 L£ (156元) | 40元 | + 287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,654 L£ (63元) | 39元 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 101,827 L£ (469元) | 554元 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,418 L£ (366元) | 280元 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156,562 L£ (721元) | 614元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,172 L£ (807元) | 672元 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 47% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,402,900 L£ (144,622元) | 145,666元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,768 L£ (8元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,031 L£ (350元) | 154元 | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,067 L£ (23元) | 26元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,199 L£ (102元) | 32元 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80,706 L£ (372元) | 425元 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12,332 L£ (57元) | 30元 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,627 L£ (35元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,423 L£ (34元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,112 L£ (19元) | 10元 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,957 L£ (23元) | 14元 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,215 L£ (79元) | 59元 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 58% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,113 L£ (245元) | 159元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,359 L£ (131元) | 86元 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114,622 L£ (528元) | 723元 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,125 L£ (443元) | 375元 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,962 L£ (78元) | 60元 | + 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,104 L£ (37元) | 34元 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,542 L£ (44元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,197,970 L£ (5,517元) | 3,310元 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 544 L£ (2.51元) | 0.98元 | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (620元) | 300元 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,402 L£ (16元) | 20元 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,962 prices entered by 642 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 42% more expensive than in China
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