Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Israel
Currency:
Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (19 ₪) | 73 ₪ | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (20 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (20 ₪) | 20 ₪ | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (6 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (2.85 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 54% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (13 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (7 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (2.69 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (4.02 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (72 ₪) | 57 ₪ | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (5.73 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (1.16 ₪) | 5.56 ₪ | - 79% | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is about the same as in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (6,931 ₪) | 8,874 ₪ | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (1,599 ₪) | 5,973 ₪ | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (39 ₪) | 675 ₪ | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (3,484 ₪) | 4,017 ₪ | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (815 ₪) | 2,710 ₪ | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (822 ₪) | 360 ₪ | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (83 ₪) | 92 ₪ | - 10% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (618 ₪) | 1,354 ₪ | - 54% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (165 ₪) | 538 ₪ | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (20 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 26% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (308 ₪) | 58 ₪ | + 434% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 21% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (206 ₪) | 296 ₪ | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (206 ₪) | 195 ₪ | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (264 ₪) | 473 ₪ | - 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (91 ₪) | 486 ₪ | - 81% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 45% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (9,251 ₪) | 143,030 ₪ | - 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (3.86 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 224 ₪ | - | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 59% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (16 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (24 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (124 ₪) | 585 ₪ | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (13 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (7 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (5.11 ₪) | 5.97 ₪ | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (8 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (21 ₪) | 64 ₪ | - 68% | |
Entertainment | - 29% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 29% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
Lebanon | Israel | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (204 ₪) | 159 ₪ | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (39 ₪) | 86 ₪ | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (16 ₪) | 234 ₪ | - 93% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (411 ₪) | 329 ₪ | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (41 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (12 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (10 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (118 ₪) | 2,846 ₪ | - 96% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (0.33 ₪) | 0.33 ₪ | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (133 ₪) | 249 ₪ | - 47% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (6 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 781 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 32% cheaper than in Israel
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