- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,005 L£ (元145) | 元53 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,401 L£ (元56) | 元33 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,436 L£ (元29) | 元15 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,086 L£ (元14) | 元16 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,237 L£ (元24) | 元16 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,791 L£ (元8) | 元8 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,883 L£ (元31) | 元62 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,025 L£ (元9) | 元14 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,067 L£ (元4.83) | 元7 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,334 L£ (元11) | 元5.68 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,053 L£ (元100) | 元113 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,220 L£ (元10) | 元8 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 945 L£ (元4.28) | 元13 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,664,700 L£ (元7,536) | 元9,961 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,013,520 L£ (元4,588) | 元4,816 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 252,683 L£ (元1,144) | 元445 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (元6,175) | 元5,460 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (元3,255) | 元3,552 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 431,115 L£ (元1,952) | 元317 | + 515% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62,026 L£ (元281) | 元84 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (元2,261) | 元2,420 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (元775) | 元670 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (元62) | 元40 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (元45) | 元39 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 108,014 L£ (元489) | 元528 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 84,593 L£ (元383) | 元270 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149,501 L£ (元677) | 元621 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251,175 L£ (元1,137) | 元680 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 57% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,291,000 L£ (元123,551) | 元142,889 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,392 L£ (元6) | 元7 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92,415 L£ (元418) | 元146 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (元19) | 元26 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,342 L£ (元74) | 元40 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 78,247 L£ (元354) | 元263 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (元33) | 元30 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,286 L£ (元33) | 元38 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,295 L£ (元28) | 元39 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,091 L£ (元14) | 元9 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (元22) | 元13 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (元83) | 元60 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,338 L£ (元228) | 元165 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,871 L£ (元126) | 元93 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (元722) | 元826 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 91,231 L£ (元413) | 元403 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,946 L£ (元77) | 元61 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,099 L£ (元37) | 元34 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,678 L£ (元30) | 元32 | - 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 921,232 L£ (元4,171) | 元3,320 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (元2.22) | 元0.65 | + 242% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 120,414 L£ (元545) | 元355 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,414 L£ (元15) | 元21 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,973 prices entered by 654 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 35% more expensive than in China
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