Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Ireland
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 52% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (€4.71) | €17 | - 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (€4.90) | €11 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (€4.92) | €5.43 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (€1.52) | €1.40 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (€1.79) | €4.65 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (€0.71) | €2.98 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (€3.26) | €6 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (€1.86) | €2.73 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (€0.67) | €1.68 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (€1.00) | €2.83 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (€18) | €14 | + 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (€1.43) | €2.91 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (€0.29) | €1.78 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (€1,728) | €2,691 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (€398) | €2,078 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (€10) | €252 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (€868) | €1,886 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (€203) | €1,464 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (€205) | €167 | + 23% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (€21) | €40 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (€154) | €374 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (€41) | €111 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (€5.04) | €12 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (€77) | €16 | + 383% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 21% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (€51) | €90 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (€51) | €46 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (€66) | €101 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (€23) | €103 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 41% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 41% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (€2,306) | €30,083 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (€0.96) | €1.73 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €74 | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 59% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (€4.07) | €9 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (€5.92) | €17 | - 66% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (€31) | €64 | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (€3.24) | €5.54 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (€1.77) | €4.48 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (€2.08) | €7 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (€1.27) | €2.77 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (€1.96) | €3.03 | - 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (€5.13) | €22 | - 76% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 49% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Lebanon | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (€51) | €55 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (€4.10) | €206 | - 98% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (€102) | €100 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (€10) | €13 | - 22% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (€3.08) | €3.70 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (€2.55) | €7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (€29) | €748 | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (€0.08) | €0.33 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (€33) | €56 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (€1.51) | €15 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 988 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 43% cheaper than in Ireland
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