Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Georgia
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 21% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (14 Lari) | 35 Lari | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (14 Lari) | 24 Lari | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (14 Lari) | 9 Lari | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (4.39 Lari) | 5.27 Lari | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (5.19 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (2.05 Lari) | 5.63 Lari | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (9 Lari) | 13 Lari | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (5.37 Lari) | 3.74 Lari | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (1.94 Lari) | 2.03 Lari | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (2.90 Lari) | 4.00 Lari | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (52 Lari) | 23 Lari | + 127% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (4.13 Lari) | 4.31 Lari | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (0.84 Lari) | 1.73 Lari | - 51% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 58% more expensive than in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (4,999 Lari) | 3,921 Lari | + 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (1,153 Lari) | 2,344 Lari | - 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (28 Lari) | 204 Lari | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (2,513 Lari) | 2,479 Lari | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (588 Lari) | 1,484 Lari | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (593 Lari) | 148 Lari | + 300% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (60 Lari) | 32 Lari | + 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (446 Lari) | 1,080 Lari | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (119 Lari) | 336 Lari | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (15 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (222 Lari) | 19 Lari | + 1078% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 25% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (148 Lari) | 247 Lari | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (148 Lari) | 147 Lari | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (191 Lari) | 358 Lari | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (66 Lari) | 300 Lari | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 29% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (6,673 Lari) | 70,000 Lari | - 90% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (2.78 Lari) | 2.94 Lari | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 42 Lari | - | |
Personal Care | - 43% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 43% cheaper than in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (12 Lari) | 25 Lari | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (17 Lari) | 32 Lari | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (90 Lari) | 86 Lari | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (9 Lari) | 17 Lari | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (5.13 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (6 Lari) | 12 Lari | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (3.69 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (5.68 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (15 Lari) | 33 Lari | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 3% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is about the same as in Georgia | ||||
Lebanon | Georgia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (147 Lari) | 68 Lari | + 115% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (28 Lari) | 21 Lari | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (12 Lari) | 52 Lari | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (296 Lari) | 130 Lari | + 128% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (30 Lari) | 20 Lari | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (9 Lari) | 9 Lari | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (7 Lari) | 7 Lari | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (85 Lari) | 2,493 Lari | - 97% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (0.24 Lari) | 0.35 Lari | - 33% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (96 Lari) | 123 Lari | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (4.38 Lari) | 7 Lari | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 2% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 587 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is about the same as in Georgia
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