Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119,320 L£ (¥3,417) | ¥1,035 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,466,270 L£ (¥2,364) | ¥820 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700,942 L£ (¥1,130) | ¥618 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 202,136 L£ (¥326) | ¥237 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 478,009 L£ (¥771) | ¥335 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180,145 L£ (¥290) | ¥439 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 796,800 L£ (¥1,285) | ¥1,195 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 324,296 L£ (¥523) | ¥822 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90,020 L£ (¥145) | ¥509 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 169,704 L£ (¥274) | ¥312 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,924,370 L£ (¥4,715) | ¥1,267 | + 272% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 217,192 L£ (¥350) | ¥276 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191,199 L£ (¥308) | ¥293 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 142,597,000 L£ (¥229,926) | ¥365,082 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,405,200 L£ (¥124,809) | ¥197,811 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,055,900 L£ (¥45,238) | ¥19,132 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 122,618,000 L£ (¥197,711) | ¥145,654 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,759,600 L£ (¥147,955) | ¥106,059 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,668,400 L£ (¥38,163) | ¥8,349 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,489,500 L£ (¥7,239) | ¥4,448 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,356,600 L£ (¥47,335) | ¥74,559 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,658,600 L£ (¥41,372) | ¥25,414 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 781,524 L£ (¥1,260) | ¥1,338 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,192,390 L£ (¥5,147) | ¥2,815 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 369% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 369% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000,000 L£ (¥48,373) | ¥9,315 | + 419% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,324,300 L£ (¥19,872) | ¥5,103 | + 289% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,339,800 L£ (¥39,246) | ¥10,686 | + 267% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000,000 L£ (¥88,683) | ¥12,189 | + 628% | |
| Transportation | + 320% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 320% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,912,810,000 L£ (¥4,696,665) | ¥3,060,780 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 108,373 L£ (¥175) | ¥169 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000,000 L£ (¥48,373) | ¥8,198 | + 490% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 626,187 L£ (¥1,010) | ¥2,133 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 925,000 L£ (¥1,491) | ¥2,551 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,849,760 L£ (¥11,045) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000,000 L£ (¥1,612) | ¥1,337 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 538,891 L£ (¥869) | ¥930 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 590,128 L£ (¥952) | ¥622 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 425,000 L£ (¥685) | ¥224 | + 206% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577,463 L£ (¥931) | ¥188 | + 396% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,394,610 L£ (¥2,249) | ¥4,604 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 146% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,535,760 L£ (¥10,538) | ¥4,908 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,034,300 L£ (¥3,280) | ¥3,881 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000,000 L£ (¥161,242) | ¥7,212 | + 2136% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,787,200 L£ (¥17,393) | ¥8,269 | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,805,180 L£ (¥6,136) | ¥1,244 | + 393% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 680,475 L£ (¥1,097) | ¥547 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 753,650 L£ (¥1,215) | ¥674 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000,000 L£ (¥241,863) | ¥51,659 | + 368% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55,000 L£ (¥89) | ¥52 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,044,900 L£ (¥22,646) | ¥9,530 | + 138% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550,000 L£ (¥887) | ¥613 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 531 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 01, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 128% more expensive than in Japan
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