Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,679 L£ (¥1,637) | ¥1,030 | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,932 L£ (¥933) | ¥723 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,638 L£ (¥479) | ¥464 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,318 L£ (¥239) | ¥214 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,251 L£ (¥379) | ¥290 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,983 L£ (¥143) | ¥501 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,484 L£ (¥612) | ¥1,191 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,614 L£ (¥189) | ¥734 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ (¥94) | ¥385 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,157 L£ (¥156) | ¥257 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,744 L£ (¥1,209) | ¥1,788 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,464 L£ (¥178) | ¥217 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,254 L£ (¥91) | ¥244 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,071,590 L£ (¥221,714) | ¥202,435 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,514,240 L£ (¥109,301) | ¥119,039 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,340 L£ (¥23,267) | ¥14,600 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,617,670 L£ (¥116,767) | ¥132,624 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 889,993 L£ (¥64,242) | ¥114,972 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,460 L£ (¥24,286) | ¥10,415 | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,843 L£ (¥5,835) | ¥3,407 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 480,730 L£ (¥34,700) | ¥35,637 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 203,351 L£ (¥14,678) | ¥10,420 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,104 L£ (¥1,307) | ¥665 | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,824 L£ (¥853) | ¥1,845 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 30% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 109,248 L£ (¥7,886) | ¥5,921 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,636 L£ (¥6,037) | ¥4,587 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178,377 L£ (¥12,876) | ¥8,447 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 196,032 L£ (¥14,150) | ¥13,816 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,593,200 L£ (¥2,497,017) | ¥2,936,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,443 L£ (¥104) | ¥143 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,465 L£ (¥7,180) | ¥9,719 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,288 L£ (¥526) | ¥1,375 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,556 L£ (¥1,123) | ¥807 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114,482 L£ (¥8,264) | ¥8,290 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,592 L£ (¥692) | ¥543 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,498 L£ (¥613) | ¥696 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,029 L£ (¥724) | ¥558 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,563 L£ (¥329) | ¥186 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,108 L£ (¥369) | ¥229 | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,114 L£ (¥1,307) | ¥2,634 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,189 L£ (¥5,644) | ¥3,927 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,684 L£ (¥2,215) | ¥3,170 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132,826 L£ (¥9,588) | ¥10,399 | - 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,249 L£ (¥6,947) | ¥7,477 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,849 L£ (¥1,216) | ¥1,286 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,918 L£ (¥499) | ¥495 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,511 L£ (¥470) | ¥522 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,823,650 L£ (¥131,635) | ¥47,253 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 554 L£ (¥40) | ¥26 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123,322 L£ (¥8,902) | ¥8,663 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,900 L£ (¥282) | ¥480 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,225 prices entered by 256 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 4% cheaper than in Japan
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