Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 498% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 498% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (Rp 473,343) | Rp 42,558 | + 1012% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (Rp 491,906) | Rp 59,865 | + 722% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (Rp 494,427) | Rp 27,367 | + 1707% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (Rp 152,508) | Rp 22,421 | + 580% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (Rp 180,301) | Rp 29,124 | + 519% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (Rp 71,280) | Rp 18,124 | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (Rp 327,578) | Rp 71,910 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (Rp 186,639) | Rp 44,244 | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (Rp 67,500) | Rp 21,715 | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (Rp 100,564) | Rp 35,024 | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (Rp 1,797,583) | Rp 352,988 | + 409% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 137,739 L£ (Rp 141,870) | Rp 21,734 | + 553% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (Rp 29,109) | Rp 20,784 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 991% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 991% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (Rp 173,603,061) | Rp 20,686,000 | + 739% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (Rp 40,041,653) | Rp 10,596,300 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (Rp 986,024) | Rp 1,384,880 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (Rp 87,255,242) | Rp 8,279,990 | + 954% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (Rp 20,417,219) | Rp 4,547,870 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (Rp 20,599,836) | Rp 982,614 | + 1996% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (Rp 2,067,142) | Rp 405,045 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (Rp 15,473,464) | Rp 4,396,610 | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (Rp 4,127,311) | Rp 1,754,770 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (Rp 506,606) | Rp 61,187 | + 728% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (Rp 7,716,493) | Rp 96,476 | + 7898% | |
| Clothes | + 671% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 671% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (Rp 5,149,959) | Rp 734,797 | + 601% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (Rp 5,149,959) | Rp 496,694 | + 937% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (Rp 6,617,955) | Rp 1,239,350 | + 434% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (Rp 2,276,220) | Rp 1,333,420 | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (Rp 231,719,319) | Rp 542,207,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (Rp 96,643) | Rp 11,857 | + 715% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 197,854 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 664% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 664% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (Rp 408,629) | Rp 23,719 | + 1623% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (Rp 595,112) | Rp 46,401 | + 1183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (Rp 3,109,916) | Rp 271,191 | + 1047% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (Rp 325,868) | Rp 115,732 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (Rp 178,203) | Rp 25,419 | + 601% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (Rp 209,425) | Rp 34,912 | + 500% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (Rp 127,985) | Rp 40,045 | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (Rp 197,305) | Rp 10,483 | + 1782% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (Rp 515,211) | Rp 87,815 | + 487% | |
| Entertainment | + 759% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 759% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Lebanon | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (Rp 5,103,785) | Rp 194,219 | + 2528% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (Rp 983,393) | Rp 118,885 | + 727% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (Rp 411,997) | Rp 400,000 | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (Rp 10,286,775) | Rp 405,726 | + 2435% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (Rp 1,029,992) | Rp 120,291 | + 756% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (Rp 309,056) | Rp 37,416 | + 726% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (Rp 256,239) | Rp 45,773 | + 460% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (Rp 2,959,094) | Rp 10,496,600 | - 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (Rp 8,240) | Rp 2,024 | + 307% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (Rp 3,323,392) | Rp 502,101 | + 562% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (Rp 152,015) | Rp 36,872 | + 312% | |
| TOTAL | + 549% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 855 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 549% more expensive than in Indonesia
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