Cost of living in Lebanon compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 148% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (192元) | 54元 | + 255% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (92元) | 36元 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (76元) | 16元 | + 380% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,599 L£ (28元) | 14元 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (48元) | 14元 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (19元) | 8元 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,307 L£ (74元) | 56元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (21元) | 13元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (12元) | 7元 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (19元) | 6元 | + 212% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (112元) | 109元 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (21元) | 9元 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (8元) | 10元 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 147% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 147% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (20,089元) | 7,537元 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (7,307元) | 4,597元 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (1,580元) | 416元 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (12,065元) | 6,994元 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (6,742元) | 3,863元 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (1,203元) | 264元 | + 356% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (417元) | 87元 | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (4,249元) | 2,180元 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (3,071元) | 614元 | + 400% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,617 L£ (148元) | 46元 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,745 L£ (72元) | 45元 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 230% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 230% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,787 L£ (1,075元) | 370元 | + 191% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189,069 L£ (810元) | 226元 | + 258% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,242 L£ (867元) | 582元 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 623,515 L£ (2,672元) | 519元 | + 415% | |
| Transportation | + 258% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 258% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (705,609元) | 160,747元 | + 339% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (5.96元) | 6元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (808元) | 177元 | + 357% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (42元) | 29元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (61元) | 35元 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (466元) | 488元 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (102元) | 31元 | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (74元) | 38元 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,432 L£ (62元) | 33元 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (29元) | 9元 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (40元) | 10元 | + 293% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (100元) | 86元 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 148% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 148% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (444元) | 195元 | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (192元) | 95元 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (1,582元) | 996元 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (748元) | 413元 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (103元) | 71元 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (48元) | 34元 | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (64元) | 32元 | + 100% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (8,967元) | 3,170元 | + 183% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (4.76元) | 0.55元 | + 770% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (813元) | 370元 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (42元) | 22元 | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,569 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 169% more expensive than in China
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