- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,628 L£ (¥2,513) | ¥1,054 | + 138% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,350 L£ (¥923) | ¥698 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (¥502) | ¥436 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (¥226) | ¥205 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,953 L£ (¥370) | ¥285 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (¥143) | ¥777 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (¥500) | ¥910 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (¥143) | ¥697 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (¥78) | ¥414 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,313 L£ (¥173) | ¥265 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (¥1,520) | ¥1,538 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,248 L£ (¥168) | ¥203 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,025 L£ (¥77) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (¥115,730) | ¥231,808 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (¥72,445) | ¥125,591 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (¥19,802) | ¥21,159 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,040 L£ (¥121,883) | ¥113,754 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (¥65,700) | ¥74,885 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (¥38,376) | ¥12,611 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (¥4,395) | ¥4,134 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (¥26,195) | ¥55,558 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (¥10,842) | ¥16,830 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (¥1,446) | ¥693 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (¥851) | ¥1,827 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (¥7,772) | ¥6,829 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (¥5,749) | ¥4,215 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (¥11,539) | ¥8,321 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (¥12,336) | ¥13,972 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,201,100 L£ (¥2,182,109) | ¥2,590,890 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (¥129) | ¥145 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (¥5,246) | ¥11,257 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 3% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (¥393) | ¥1,278 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (¥1,399) | ¥1,016 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (¥6,090) | ¥3,622 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (¥777) | ¥630 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (¥543) | ¥707 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (¥561) | ¥455 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (¥280) | ¥137 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (¥358) | ¥217 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (¥1,177) | ¥2,939 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (¥4,046) | ¥4,035 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (¥2,105) | ¥3,358 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (¥8,280) | ¥12,964 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (¥7,016) | ¥7,899 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (¥1,301) | ¥880 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (¥594) | ¥491 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (¥749) | ¥560 | + 34% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (¥78,209) | ¥49,094 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (¥42) | ¥56 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (¥10,062) | ¥10,296 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (¥257) | ¥468 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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