Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 660% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 660% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,322,260 L£ (623元) | 46元 | + 1244% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 644,591 L£ (304元) | 40元 | + 662% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ (360元) | 16元 | + 2167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ (57元) | 18元 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ (69元) | 19元 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ (30元) | 11元 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ (272元) | 63元 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ (167元) | 15元 | + 979% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ (18元) | 6元 | + 188% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ (67元) | 7元 | + 811% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ (447元) | 118元 | + 280% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ (58元) | 8元 | + 593% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ (37元) | 16元 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 168% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ (23,551元) | 15,059元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ (15,074元) | 9,006元 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (451元) | 421元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ (14,130元) | 7,547元 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ (8,854元) | 4,347元 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (9,420元) | 262元 | + 3494% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ (971元) | 115元 | + 742% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (9,612元) | 1,143元 | + 741% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (1,887元) | 589元 | + 221% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (232元) | 39元 | + 501% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ (235元) | 51元 | + 362% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (656元) | 529元 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (254元) | 248元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (3,026元) | 626元 | + 384% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (1,041元) | 828元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (105,965元) | 161,247元 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ (45元) | 9元 | + 428% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 273% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 273% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (126元) | 39元 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (272元) | 27元 | + 913% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ (1,663元) | 391元 | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (149元) | 53元 | + 183% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (81元) | 33元 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ (117元) | 34元 | + 239% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (59元) | 13元 | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ (32元) | 15元 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ (233元) | 74元 | + 214% | |
| Entertainment | + 426% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 426% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (2,334元) | 265元 | + 782% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525,369 L£ (247元) | 110元 | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (188元) | 1,294元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (3,028元) | 348元 | + 771% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (80元) | 79元 | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (128元) | 29元 | + 337% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ (117元) | 18元 | + 551% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (1,353元) | 3,321元 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (3.23元) | 0.20元 | + 1516% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,400,160 L£ (2,073元) | 410元 | + 405% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ (58元) | 24元 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 271% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,474 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 271% more expensive than in China
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