- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,005 L£ (¥2,335) | ¥1,057 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,602 L£ (¥919) | ¥671 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,436 L£ (¥470) | ¥497 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,999 L£ (¥219) | ¥205 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,038 L£ (¥368) | ¥301 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,860 L£ (¥136) | ¥808 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,871 L£ (¥501) | ¥924 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,148 L£ (¥157) | ¥749 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,101 L£ (¥80) | ¥429 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,187 L£ (¥160) | ¥282 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,036 L£ (¥1,389) | ¥1,659 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,209 L£ (¥161) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 979 L£ (¥71) | ¥206 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,740 L£ (¥130,860) | ¥224,805 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,081,960 L£ (¥78,933) | ¥128,074 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234,398 L£ (¥17,100) | ¥19,331 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (¥99,506) | ¥124,565 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (¥52,458) | ¥88,209 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 272,935 L£ (¥19,912) | ¥13,050 | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64,962 L£ (¥4,739) | ¥4,177 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (¥36,429) | ¥58,983 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (¥12,495) | ¥15,842 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (¥1,002) | ¥748 | + 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (¥723) | ¥1,978 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 32% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 117,718 L£ (¥8,588) | ¥8,366 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 84,593 L£ (¥6,171) | ¥4,198 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149,501 L£ (¥10,907) | ¥8,351 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251,175 L£ (¥18,324) | ¥14,989 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,375,100 L£ (¥1,924,157) | ¥2,383,290 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,418 L£ (¥103) | ¥138 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,605 L£ (¥5,880) | ¥10,566 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (¥306) | ¥1,278 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,366 L£ (¥1,267) | ¥1,019 | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67,516 L£ (¥4,925) | ¥4,575 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (¥530) | ¥491 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,900 L£ (¥430) | ¥645 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,295 L£ (¥459) | ¥499 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,091 L£ (¥225) | ¥132 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (¥359) | ¥261 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (¥1,344) | ¥3,117 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,338 L£ (¥3,672) | ¥4,427 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,871 L£ (¥2,033) | ¥3,435 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (¥11,639) | ¥10,226 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 101,492 L£ (¥7,404) | ¥7,878 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,543 L£ (¥1,207) | ¥957 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,158 L£ (¥595) | ¥474 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,002 L£ (¥511) | ¥598 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 917,019 L£ (¥66,900) | ¥53,237 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (¥36) | ¥47 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119,553 L£ (¥8,722) | ¥10,366 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,272 L£ (¥239) | ¥466 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,109 prices entered by 478 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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