- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 56% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,878 L£ (Mex$ 392) | Mex$ 119 | + 228% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,251 L£ (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 96 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 65 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 19 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,271 L£ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 31 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 64 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 38 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,284 L£ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 216 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,224 L£ (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 25 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 940 L£ (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (Mex$ 19,658) | Mex$ 19,204 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (Mex$ 12,306) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (Mex$ 3,364) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,476,040 L£ (Mex$ 18,736) | Mex$ 12,066 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (Mex$ 11,160) | Mex$ 6,860 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (Mex$ 6,519) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 395% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 382 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (Mex$ 4,449) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (Mex$ 1,842) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 109 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 77 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 46% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (Mex$ 1,320) | Mex$ 840 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (Mex$ 977) | Mex$ 672 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (Mex$ 1,960) | Mex$ 1,531 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (Mex$ 2,095) | Mex$ 1,353 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,095,900 L£ (Mex$ 382,012) | Mex$ 318,271 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 455 | + 96% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 77 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 186 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (Mex$ 1,034) | Mex$ 547 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 72 | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 50 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 56 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 28 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 30 | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 128 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 91% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (Mex$ 687) | Mex$ 383 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (Mex$ 358) | Mex$ 138 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (Mex$ 1,407) | Mex$ 1,214 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (Mex$ 1,192) | Mex$ 748 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 104 | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 55 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 45 | + 184% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (Mex$ 13,285) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 209% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (Mex$ 1,709) | Mex$ 764 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 52 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,596 prices entered by 1,196 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in Mexico
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