Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 1437% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 1437% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 589,867 L£ (Mex$ 7,830) | Mex$ 244 | + 3111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,749 L£ (Mex$ 1,284) | Mex$ 138 | + 830% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66,369 L£ (Mex$ 881) | Mex$ 64 | + 1272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28,364 L£ (Mex$ 376) | Mex$ 23 | + 1513% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,070 L£ (Mex$ 399) | Mex$ 37 | + 979% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (Mex$ 188) | Mex$ 25 | + 648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (Mex$ 924) | Mex$ 77 | + 1093% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 47 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 27 | + 583% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (Mex$ 302) | Mex$ 25 | + 1126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (Mex$ 1,403) | Mex$ 264 | + 431% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 33 | + 969% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,205 L£ (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 21 | + 612% | |
| Housing | + 495% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 495% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (Mex$ 87,650) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (Mex$ 34,648) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (Mex$ 27,726) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 2438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (Mex$ 38,986) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (Mex$ 20,222) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (Mex$ 19,020) | Mex$ 849 | + 2142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,360 L£ (Mex$ 1,983) | Mex$ 402 | + 393% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (Mex$ 66,516) | Mex$ 7,356 | + 804% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (Mex$ 26,809) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 993% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,347 L£ (Mex$ 1,252) | Mex$ 115 | + 988% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,219 L£ (Mex$ 574) | Mex$ 110 | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 1241% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1241% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (Mex$ 16,428) | Mex$ 906 | + 1713% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (Mex$ 6,977) | Mex$ 664 | + 951% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (Mex$ 19,129) | Mex$ 1,592 | + 1102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (Mex$ 26,897) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 2058% | |
| Transportation | + 1427% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 1427% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (Mex$ 2,578,265) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 675% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,251 L£ (Mex$ 282) | Mex$ 21 | + 1228% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (Mex$ 12,042) | Mex$ 506 | + 2280% | |
| Personal Care | + 1362% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 1362% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 85 | + 1045% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (Mex$ 1,797) | Mex$ 198 | + 807% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (Mex$ 4,980) | Mex$ 587 | + 748% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (Mex$ 1,263) | Mex$ 79 | + 1501% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106,806 L£ (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 56 | + 2442% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,377 L£ (Mex$ 1,147) | Mex$ 58 | + 1877% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 30 | + 1351% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47,297 L£ (Mex$ 628) | Mex$ 32 | + 1878% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (Mex$ 1,488) | Mex$ 229 | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 1032% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 1032% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Lebanon | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193,031 L£ (Mex$ 2,562) | Mex$ 321 | + 699% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (Mex$ 1,917) | Mex$ 157 | + 1118% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (Mex$ 5,309) | Mex$ 742 | + 616% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (Mex$ 9,346) | Mex$ 741 | + 1162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (Mex$ 2,171) | Mex$ 149 | + 1354% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (Mex$ 804) | Mex$ 82 | + 879% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 42 | + 1360% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (Mex$ 34,033) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 180% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,492 L£ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 3533% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (Mex$ 5,279) | Mex$ 909 | + 481% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,917 L£ (Mex$ 716) | Mex$ 67 | + 976% | |
| TOTAL | + 1098% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,011 prices entered by 1,110 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 1098% more expensive than in Mexico
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