Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 484% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 484% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,322,260 L£ (Mex$ 1,541) | Mex$ 267 | + 478% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 644,591 L£ (Mex$ 751) | Mex$ 147 | + 411% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ (Mex$ 891) | Mex$ 68 | + 1211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 26 | + 440% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 45 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 26 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 86 | + 686% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ (Mex$ 413) | Mex$ 48 | + 769% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 32 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 28 | + 490% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 258 | + 329% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 34 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 24 | + 271% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 294% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ (Mex$ 58,261) | Mex$ 20,174 | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ (Mex$ 37,291) | Mex$ 10,383 | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (Mex$ 1,115) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ (Mex$ 34,957) | Mex$ 12,588 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ (Mex$ 21,904) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 223% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (Mex$ 23,305) | Mex$ 721 | + 3132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ (Mex$ 2,403) | Mex$ 399 | + 503% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (Mex$ 23,778) | Mex$ 6,607 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (Mex$ 4,669) | Mex$ 2,555 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (Mex$ 573) | Mex$ 115 | + 398% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ (Mex$ 581) | Mex$ 126 | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (Mex$ 1,622) | Mex$ 967 | + 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 718 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (Mex$ 7,487) | Mex$ 1,709 | + 338% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (Mex$ 2,575) | Mex$ 1,262 | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (Mex$ 262,144) | Mex$ 384,066 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 23 | + 394% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 559 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 295% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 295% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (Mex$ 312) | Mex$ 91 | + 242% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (Mex$ 673) | Mex$ 205 | + 229% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ (Mex$ 4,114) | Mex$ 592 | + 595% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 74 | + 396% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 60 | + 238% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 69 | + 320% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 39 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 35 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 245 | + 135% | |
| Entertainment | + 462% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 462% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (Mex$ 5,774) | Mex$ 358 | + 1511% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525,369 L£ (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 155 | + 295% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 723 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (Mex$ 7,491) | Mex$ 766 | + 878% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 163 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 79 | + 300% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ (Mex$ 289) | Mex$ 45 | + 542% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (Mex$ 3,348) | Mex$ 10,723 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 2.26 | + 253% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,400,160 L£ (Mex$ 5,127) | Mex$ 888 | + 477% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 78 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 301% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,841 prices entered by 957 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 301% more expensive than in Mexico
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