Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (11,296 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 445% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (5,390 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (4,475 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 334% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,599 L£ (1,663 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (2,812 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 297% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (1,101 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,307 L£ (4,363 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (1,211 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (697 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (1,127 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 156% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (6,575 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (1,223 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (482 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 223% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (1,181,624 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (429,764 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (92,946 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (709,660 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 467% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (396,527 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (70,752 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (24,550 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (249,904 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 232% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (180,608 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 478% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,617 L£ (8,726 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 581% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,745 L£ (4,221 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 322% | |
| Clothes | + 399% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 399% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,787 L£ (63,218 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 851% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189,069 L£ (47,660 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 317% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,242 L£ (50,981 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 623,515 L£ (157,174 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 662% | |
| Transportation | + 296% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 296% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (41,502,974 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (350 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (47,518 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 186% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (2,479 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (3,580 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (27,407 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (6,013 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (4,369 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 384% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,432 L£ (3,638 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (1,683 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (2,366 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (5,860 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 242% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 242% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (26,111 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (11,289 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (93,073 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (43,998 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (6,072 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (2,830 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (3,775 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 638% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (527,438 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (280 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 747% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (47,799 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (2,487 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 360% | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 240% more expensive than in Nigeria
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