Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 387% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 387% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103,639 L£ (¥7,801) | ¥1,140 | + 584% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 72,956 L£ (¥5,491) | ¥728 | + 655% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46,987 L£ (¥3,537) | ¥418 | + 747% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17,359 L£ (¥1,307) | ¥210 | + 524% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31,249 L£ (¥2,352) | ¥275 | + 756% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11,066 L£ (¥833) | ¥668 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60,490 L£ (¥4,553) | ¥1,129 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19,365 L£ (¥1,458) | ¥710 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,847 L£ (¥515) | ¥393 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12,947 L£ (¥975) | ¥255 | + 282% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103,108 L£ (¥7,761) | ¥1,985 | + 291% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,576 L£ (¥1,022) | ¥206 | + 395% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14,187 L£ (¥1,068) | ¥211 | + 405% | |
| Housing | + 176% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 176% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,055,010 L£ (¥380,490) | ¥217,328 | + 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,991,400 L£ (¥149,892) | ¥126,162 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,362,450 L£ (¥102,551) | ¥16,068 | + 538% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,608,220 L£ (¥346,860) | ¥132,665 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,947,820 L£ (¥146,612) | ¥70,782 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,500,000 L£ (¥112,905) | ¥9,982 | + 1031% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98,669 L£ (¥7,427) | ¥4,119 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,253,970 L£ (¥244,926) | ¥42,816 | + 472% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,349,370 L£ (¥101,567) | ¥15,187 | + 569% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 101,982 L£ (¥7,676) | ¥663 | + 1059% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65,794 L£ (¥4,952) | ¥1,759 | + 182% | |
| Clothes | + 631% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 631% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 349,075 L£ (¥26,275) | ¥7,849 | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433,532 L£ (¥32,632) | ¥3,745 | + 771% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,442,490 L£ (¥108,576) | ¥8,707 | + 1147% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,338,800 L£ (¥100,771) | ¥16,382 | + 515% | |
| Transportation | + 328% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 328% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 169,562,000 L£ (¥12,762,901) | ¥2,749,320 | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,620 L£ (¥498) | ¥144 | + 246% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 686,048 L£ (¥51,639) | ¥11,441 | + 351% | |
| Personal Care | + 429% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 429% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 69,650 L£ (¥5,243) | ¥700 | + 649% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 154,420 L£ (¥11,623) | ¥1,350 | + 761% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 483,327 L£ (¥36,380) | ¥5,760 | + 532% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 50,636 L£ (¥3,811) | ¥2,342 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39,715 L£ (¥2,989) | ¥937 | + 219% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,988 L£ (¥3,236) | ¥540 | + 499% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23,865 L£ (¥1,796) | ¥142 | + 1167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20,877 L£ (¥1,571) | ¥247 | + 535% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 137,431 L£ (¥10,344) | ¥2,858 | + 262% | |
| Entertainment | + 226% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 226% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Lebanon | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 248,464 L£ (¥18,702) | ¥4,449 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 120,630 L£ (¥9,080) | ¥3,459 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 677,927 L£ (¥51,027) | ¥3,771 | + 1253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76,289 L£ (¥5,742) | ¥1,130 | + 408% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39,636 L£ (¥2,983) | ¥520 | + 474% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 39,638 L£ (¥2,984) | ¥517 | + 477% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,471 L£ (¥111) | ¥49 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149,501 L£ (¥11,253) | ¥9,121 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24,776 L£ (¥1,865) | ¥554 | + 237% | |
| TOTAL | + 292% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 292% more expensive than in Japan
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