- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 81% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,540 L£ (Mex$ 469) | Mex$ 118 | + 297% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,783 L£ (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 95 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,682 L£ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 66 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,111 L£ (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,097 L£ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 31 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,823 L£ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,525 L£ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 62 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,014 L£ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 37 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,067 L£ (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,362 L£ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21,544 L£ (Mex$ 293) | Mex$ 223 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,288 L£ (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 25 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 986 L£ (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 71% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,607,480 L£ (Mex$ 21,839) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 964,570 L£ (Mex$ 13,104) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 227,013 L£ (Mex$ 3,084) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,486,070 L£ (Mex$ 20,189) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 802,456 L£ (Mex$ 10,902) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 558,438 L£ (Mex$ 7,587) | Mex$ 1,609 | + 372% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64,159 L£ (Mex$ 872) | Mex$ 383 | + 128% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 328,021 L£ (Mex$ 4,456) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,761 L£ (Mex$ 2,225) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,951 L£ (Mex$ 461) | Mex$ 104 | + 344% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13,654 L£ (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 89 | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 101,827 L£ (Mex$ 1,383) | Mex$ 799 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,418 L£ (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 656 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 156,562 L£ (Mex$ 2,127) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 175,172 L£ (Mex$ 2,380) | Mex$ 1,293 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,402,900 L£ (Mex$ 426,632) | Mex$ 312,016 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,768 L£ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,031 L£ (Mex$ 1,033) | Mex$ 466 | + 122% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 90% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,067 L£ (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 77 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22,199 L£ (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 186 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80,706 L£ (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 543 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12,332 L£ (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 68 | + 145% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,627 L£ (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 49 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,423 L£ (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 53 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,112 L£ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 28 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,957 L£ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 29 | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,215 L£ (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 123 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 112% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,113 L£ (Mex$ 722) | Mex$ 383 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,359 L£ (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 136 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 114,622 L£ (Mex$ 1,557) | Mex$ 1,187 | + 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,125 L£ (Mex$ 1,306) | Mex$ 742 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,962 L£ (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 103 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,104 L£ (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 55 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,542 L£ (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 44 | + 192% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,197,970 L£ (Mex$ 16,275) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 544 L£ (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 221% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 715 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,402 L£ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 52 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 11,103 prices entered by 1,280 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 80% more expensive than in Mexico
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