- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,194 L£ (¥2,516) | ¥1,049 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,231 L£ (¥973) | ¥665 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,807 L£ (¥501) | ¥487 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,941 L£ (¥216) | ¥208 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,251 L£ (¥386) | ¥319 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,929 L£ (¥142) | ¥813 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,466 L£ (¥549) | ¥1,046 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,215 L£ (¥163) | ¥765 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,174 L£ (¥86) | ¥418 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,093 L£ (¥154) | ¥287 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,861 L£ (¥1,240) | ¥1,723 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,194 L£ (¥161) | ¥197 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,219 L£ (¥90) | ¥204 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,829,960 L£ (¥134,632) | ¥234,639 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,066,480 L£ (¥78,462) | ¥139,507 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,758 L£ (¥15,653) | ¥18,617 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,231,910 L£ (¥90,633) | ¥133,853 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 684,183 L£ (¥50,336) | ¥96,067 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145,653 L£ (¥10,716) | ¥13,573 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 76,223 L£ (¥5,608) | ¥4,072 | + 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 563,323 L£ (¥41,444) | ¥58,657 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 182,747 L£ (¥13,445) | ¥16,832 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,344 L£ (¥1,276) | ¥860 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,463 L£ (¥696) | ¥2,849 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,390 L£ (¥7,680) | ¥7,691 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,724 L£ (¥5,865) | ¥4,091 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 163,339 L£ (¥12,017) | ¥8,390 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 238,717 L£ (¥17,563) | ¥14,129 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,429,600 L£ (¥1,797,312) | ¥2,455,860 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,515 L£ (¥111) | ¥136 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,750 L£ (¥6,677) | ¥9,812 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,428 L£ (¥326) | ¥1,245 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,263 L£ (¥1,344) | ¥998 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 66,239 L£ (¥4,873) | ¥3,927 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,690 L£ (¥345) | ¥462 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,415 L£ (¥472) | ¥680 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,595 L£ (¥485) | ¥499 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,149 L£ (¥232) | ¥124 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,759 L£ (¥350) | ¥253 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,400 L£ (¥1,280) | ¥3,475 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,321 L£ (¥3,776) | ¥4,505 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,512 L£ (¥2,024) | ¥3,426 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181,742 L£ (¥13,371) | ¥10,390 | + 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,542 L£ (¥8,353) | ¥7,555 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,843 L£ (¥1,166) | ¥916 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,247 L£ (¥533) | ¥486 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,810 L£ (¥575) | ¥584 | - 2% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 639,060 L£ (¥47,016) | ¥53,237 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 450 L£ (¥33) | ¥49 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112,373 L£ (¥8,267) | ¥12,007 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,242 L£ (¥238) | ¥553 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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