Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 55% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (¥3,070) | ¥954 | + 222% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (¥1,465) | ¥699 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (¥1,216) | ¥444 | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,599 L£ (¥452) | ¥200 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (¥764) | ¥253 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (¥299) | ¥622 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,307 L£ (¥1,186) | ¥903 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (¥329) | ¥771 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (¥189) | ¥384 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (¥306) | ¥306 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (¥1,787) | ¥1,331 | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (¥332) | ¥199 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (¥131) | ¥226 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (¥321,112) | ¥268,095 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (¥116,791) | ¥150,794 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (¥25,259) | ¥23,880 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (¥192,854) | ¥140,127 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (¥107,758) | ¥77,433 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (¥19,227) | ¥12,855 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (¥6,672) | ¥4,197 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (¥67,913) | ¥63,991 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (¥49,081) | ¥10,809 | + 354% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,617 L£ (¥2,371) | ¥901 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,745 L£ (¥1,147) | ¥2,418 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 177% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 177% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,787 L£ (¥17,180) | ¥6,941 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189,069 L£ (¥12,952) | ¥4,416 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,242 L£ (¥13,854) | ¥8,088 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 623,515 L£ (¥42,713) | ¥12,131 | + 252% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 70% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (¥11,278,649) | ¥2,676,280 | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (¥95) | ¥135 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (¥12,913) | ¥10,384 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 39% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (¥674) | ¥1,225 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (¥973) | ¥1,626 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (¥7,448) | ¥6,148 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (¥1,634) | ¥812 | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (¥1,187) | ¥655 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,432 L£ (¥989) | ¥501 | + 97% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (¥457) | ¥170 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (¥643) | ¥229 | + 181% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (¥1,593) | ¥2,983 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 74% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (¥7,096) | ¥3,633 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (¥3,068) | ¥3,657 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (¥25,293) | ¥12,969 | + 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (¥11,957) | ¥6,422 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (¥1,650) | ¥1,122 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (¥769) | ¥445 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (¥1,026) | ¥556 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (¥143,334) | ¥52,544 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (¥76) | ¥40 | + 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (¥12,990) | ¥9,497 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,883 L£ (¥609) | ¥525 | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,547 prices entered by 188 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 54% more expensive than in Japan
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