Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,679 L£ (105元) | 46元 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,932 L£ (60元) | 34元 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,659 L£ (31元) | 15元 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,318 L£ (15元) | 15元 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,394 L£ (25元) | 14元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,017 L£ (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,560 L£ (40元) | 59元 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,653 L£ (12元) | 15元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ (6元) | 6.00元 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,157 L£ (10元) | 5.17元 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,744 L£ (77元) | 112元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,464 L£ (11元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,255 L£ (5.80元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,071,590 L£ (14,188元) | 9,398元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,514,240 L£ (6,994元) | 4,947元 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,340 L£ (1,489元) | 431元 | + 246% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,617,670 L£ (7,472元) | 5,740元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 889,993 L£ (4,111元) | 3,030元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,460 L£ (1,554元) | 277元 | + 461% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,843 L£ (373元) | 96元 | + 290% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 480,730 L£ (2,221元) | 2,464元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 203,351 L£ (939元) | 561元 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,104 L£ (84元) | 38元 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,810 L£ (55元) | 47元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 109,248 L£ (505元) | 481元 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,636 L£ (386元) | 250元 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178,377 L£ (824元) | 647元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 192,909 L£ (891元) | 620元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,593,200 L£ (159,791元) | 134,340元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,443 L£ (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,465 L£ (459元) | 149元 | + 209% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,288 L£ (34元) | 37元 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,556 L£ (72元) | 46元 | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114,482 L£ (529元) | 347元 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,592 L£ (44元) | 62元 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,498 L£ (39元) | 47元 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,029 L£ (46元) | 31元 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,563 L£ (21元) | 8元 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,108 L£ (24元) | 12元 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,114 L£ (84元) | 71元 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,189 L£ (361元) | 177元 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,684 L£ (142元) | 100元 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132,826 L£ (614元) | 1,029元 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,167 L£ (444元) | 395元 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,842 L£ (78元) | 68元 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,918 L£ (32元) | 33元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,508 L£ (30元) | 31元 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,814,800 L£ (8,383元) | 3,256元 | + 157% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 554 L£ (2.56元) | 0.31元 | + 726% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123,322 L£ (570元) | 335元 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,099 L£ (19元) | 22元 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 16, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 61% more expensive than in China
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