Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 28% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (14,242 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (14,800 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (14,876 Franc) | 12,174 Franc | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (4,589 Franc) | 4,751 Franc | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (5,425 Franc) | 6,168 Franc | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (2,145 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (9,856 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (5,615 Franc) | 3,230 Franc | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (2,031 Franc) | 2,119 Franc | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (3,026 Franc) | 4,000 Franc | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (54,085 Franc) | 31,134 Franc | + 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (4,317 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (876 Franc) | 2,442 Franc | - 64% | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 9% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (5,223,274 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (1,204,751 Franc) | 946,148 Franc | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (29,667 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (2,625,288 Franc) | 2,000,000 Franc | + 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (614,302 Franc) | 547,728 Franc | + 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (619,797 Franc) | 40,000 Franc | + 1449% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (62,195 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (465,557 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 133% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (124,180 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 521% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (15,242 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (232,170 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 27% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 10% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (154,949 Franc) | 80,000 Franc | + 94% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (154,949 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | + 55% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (199,117 Franc) | 120,000 Franc | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (68,486 Franc) | 800,000 Franc | - 91% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 8% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (6,971,844 Franc) | 4,000,000 Franc | + 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (2,908 Franc) | 2,250 Franc | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 80,454 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 43% cheaper than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (12,295 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (17,905 Franc) | 7,578 Franc | + 136% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (93,569 Franc) | 100,000 Franc | - 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (9,805 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (5,362 Franc) | 19,745 Franc | - 73% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (6,301 Franc) | 30,000 Franc | - 79% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (3,851 Franc) | 5,093 Franc | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (5,936 Franc) | 4,093 Franc | + 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (15,501 Franc) | 30,511 Franc | - 49% | |
Entertainment | + 124% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 124% more expensive than in Democratic Republic of the Congo | ||||
Lebanon | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (153,560 Franc) | 25,796 Franc | + 495% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (29,588 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (12,396 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (309,503 Franc) | 30,312 Franc | + 921% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (30,990 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (9,299 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (7,710 Franc) | 1,758 Franc | + 339% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (89,032 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (248 Franc) | 200 Franc | + 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (99,992 Franc) | 22,222 Franc | + 350% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (4,574 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | + 19% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 103 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is about the same as in Democratic Republic of the Congo
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