Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 162% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 225 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 121 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 54 | + 381% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 21 | + 314% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,677 L£ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 35 | + 367% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,847 L£ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 23 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,223 L£ (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 70 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 41 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,203 L£ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 24 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 226 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 30 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,022 L£ (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 252% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 252% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (Mex$ 61,117) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (Mex$ 22,229) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 159% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (Mex$ 4,807) | Mex$ 966 | + 398% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (Mex$ 36,706) | Mex$ 10,263 | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,280 L£ (Mex$ 26,158) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 403% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (Mex$ 3,659) | Mex$ 679 | + 439% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (Mex$ 1,270) | Mex$ 387 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (Mex$ 12,926) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (Mex$ 9,342) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 358% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,000 L£ (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 98 | + 377% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22,426 L£ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 94 | + 210% | |
| Clothes | + 432% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 432% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294,082 L£ (Mex$ 3,834) | Mex$ 861 | + 345% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,882 L£ (Mex$ 3,284) | Mex$ 671 | + 390% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 721,580 L£ (Mex$ 9,408) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 521% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 805,232 L£ (Mex$ 10,499) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 816% | |
| Transportation | + 292% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 292% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (Mex$ 2,146,658) | Mex$ 357,886 | + 500% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (Mex$ 2,458) | Mex$ 549 | + 347% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 199% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 75 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 188 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123,929 L£ (Mex$ 1,616) | Mex$ 551 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 79 | + 293% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 49 | + 364% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,669 L£ (Mex$ 269) | Mex$ 57 | + 372% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 31 | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 29 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 182 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 237% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 237% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (Mex$ 1,351) | Mex$ 293 | + 361% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 150 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (Mex$ 4,814) | Mex$ 805 | + 498% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (Mex$ 2,276) | Mex$ 670 | + 240% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 122 | + 157% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 71 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 40 | + 392% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (Mex$ 27,281) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 144% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (Mex$ 2,472) | Mex$ 966 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,451 L£ (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 62 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 243% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,064 prices entered by 1,276 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 243% more expensive than in Mexico
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