Cost of living in United States compared to Lebanon
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Food | + 121% | |||
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Food in United States is 121% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (1,760,652 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 283% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (970,218 L£) | 477,582 L£ | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (510,681 L£) | 480,030 L£ | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (95,268 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 36% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (406,704 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (408,192 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 490% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (652,860 L£) | 318,039 L£ | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (397,224 L£) | 181,204 L£ | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (198,502 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 203% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (270,184 L£) | 97,636 L£ | + 177% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (1,418,397 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (262,667 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 89% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (249,585 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 783% | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in United States is 57% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (269,426,746 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (206,578,528 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 431% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (19,929,820 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 1982% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (183,929,215 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (140,116,553 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 607% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (13,304,927 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (5,749,194 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | + 186% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (26,271,753 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (13,019,372 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 225% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (1,280,973 L£) | 491,854 L£ | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (2,671,906 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 64% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in United States is 12% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (5,123,998 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (4,683,400 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (8,718,079 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (11,736,877 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 431% | |
Transportation | + 41% | |||
Transportation in United States is 41% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (2,546,610,984 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 1032% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (88,079 L£) | 93,829 L£ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (6,612,996 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 216% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 216% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (853,770 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 115% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (1,894,738 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 228% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (12,488,363 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | + 314% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (833,648 L£) | 316,379 L£ | + 163% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (448,485 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 159% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (586,668 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 189% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (442,150 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 256% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (211,347 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (2,634,319 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 427% | |
Entertainment | + 80% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 80% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
United States | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (5,130,774 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (2,666,222 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (18,514,037 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 4529% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (8,874,087 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (1,307,451 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | + 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (499,149 L£) | 300,057 L£ | + 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (650,609 L£) | 248,778 L£ | + 162% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (45,358,423 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 1479% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (33,026 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 313% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (5,934,331 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (913,778 L£) | 147,589 L£ | + 519% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,584 prices entered by 2,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in United States is 80% more expensive than in Lebanon
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