Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 129% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 388,030 L£ (¥3,161) | ¥1,510 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 470,824 L£ (¥3,836) | ¥777 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 225,272 L£ (¥1,835) | ¥442 | + 315% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 30,000 L£ (¥244) | ¥210 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 259,754 L£ (¥2,116) | ¥332 | + 538% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 84,921 L£ (¥692) | ¥626 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 84,645 L£ (¥690) | ¥855 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 145,074 L£ (¥1,182) | ¥1,035 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 35,088 L£ (¥286) | ¥461 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 33,672 L£ (¥274) | ¥271 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117,956 L£ (¥961) | ¥1,299 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 90,649 L£ (¥738) | ¥205 | + 261% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 65,733 L£ (¥535) | ¥227 | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 7,000,000 L£ (¥57,025) | ¥218,917 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥128,457 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (¥7,799) | ¥27,749 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,000,000 L£ (¥32,586) | ¥187,909 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥76,748 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,439,230 L£ (¥11,725) | ¥19,268 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 3,419,210 L£ (¥27,854) | ¥4,419 | + 530% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (¥166,239) | ¥43,152 | + 285% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (¥32,644) | ¥17,240 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (¥4,007) | ¥1,196 | + 235% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 489,147 L£ (¥3,985) | ¥3,024 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (¥11,342) | ¥6,406 | + 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (¥4,393) | ¥3,885 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,513,810 L£ (¥12,332) | ¥8,497 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (¥18,003) | ¥10,842 | + 66% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (¥1,832,710) | ¥3,145,430 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 40,410 L£ (¥329) | ¥167 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 124% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (¥2,181) | ¥2,137 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (¥4,707) | ¥1,967 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 2,146,630 L£ (¥17,487) | ¥4,294 | + 307% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (¥2,577) | ¥677 | + 281% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 80,946 L£ (¥659) | ¥635 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 393,278 L£ (¥3,204) | ¥529 | + 505% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 108,927 L£ (¥887) | ¥195 | + 356% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39,096 L£ (¥318) | ¥192 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 329,095 L£ (¥2,681) | ¥3,899 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 80% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 283,194 L£ (¥2,307) | ¥3,808 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,102,940 L£ (¥8,985) | ¥3,606 | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (¥3,259) | ¥9,510 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (¥52,368) | ¥6,842 | + 665% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (¥1,382) | ¥1,086 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (¥2,221) | ¥566 | + 292% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 194,228 L£ (¥1,582) | ¥564 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (¥23,404) | ¥106,060 | - 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (¥56) | ¥56 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 483,425 L£ (¥3,938) | ¥12,147 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 204,691 L£ (¥1,667) | ¥600 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,019 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in Japan
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