Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 1435% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 1435% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 589,867 L£ (2,599元) | 43元 | + 5903% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,749 L£ (426元) | 37元 | + 1053% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66,369 L£ (292元) | 17元 | + 1631% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28,364 L£ (125元) | 14元 | + 774% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,070 L£ (132元) | 16元 | + 705% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (62元) | 9元 | + 611% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (307元) | 48元 | + 535% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (75元) | 13元 | + 483% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (61元) | 6元 | + 913% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (100元) | 7元 | + 1395% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (466元) | 97元 | + 380% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (117元) | 9元 | + 1155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,205 L£ (49元) | 13元 | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 229% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 229% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (29,093元) | 13,898元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (11,500元) | 8,379元 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (9,203元) | 462元 | + 1892% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (12,940元) | 6,525元 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (6,712元) | 4,376元 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (6,313元) | 516元 | + 1123% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,360 L£ (658元) | 140元 | + 369% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (22,078元) | 1,829元 | + 1107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (8,898元) | 546元 | + 1530% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,347 L£ (416元) | 50元 | + 733% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,219 L£ (190元) | 66元 | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 824% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 824% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (5,453元) | 511元 | + 967% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (2,316元) | 288元 | + 704% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (6,349元) | 654元 | + 871% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (8,927元) | 844元 | + 958% | |
| Transportation | + 1140% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 1140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (855,768元) | 148,501元 | + 476% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,251 L£ (94元) | 8元 | + 1037% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (3,997元) | 206元 | + 1839% | |
| Personal Care | + 979% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 979% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (325元) | 28元 | + 1047% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (596元) | 27元 | + 2112% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (1,653元) | 386元 | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (419元) | 30元 | + 1292% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106,806 L£ (471元) | 19元 | + 2328% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,377 L£ (381元) | 44元 | + 775% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (144元) | 21元 | + 584% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47,297 L£ (208元) | 16元 | + 1214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (494元) | 82元 | + 500% | |
| Entertainment | + 815% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 815% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Lebanon | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193,031 L£ (850元) | 260元 | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (636元) | 122元 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (1,762元) | 417元 | + 322% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (3,102元) | 319元 | + 872% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (720元) | 90元 | + 702% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (267元) | 31元 | + 759% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (203元) | 19元 | + 996% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (11,296元) | 2,968元 | + 281% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,492 L£ (33元) | 0.24元 | + 13417% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (1,752元) | 410元 | + 327% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,917 L£ (238元) | 38元 | + 533% | |
| TOTAL | + 793% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,542 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 793% more expensive than in China
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