- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,944 L£ (8,486 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,604 L£ (3,061 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,926 L£ (1,682 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,101 L£ (753 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,937 L£ (1,199 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (465 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (1,625 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (463 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,072 L£ (260 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,405 L£ (584 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,998 L£ (5,099 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,266 L£ (550 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,030 L£ (250 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,636,520 L£ (397,414 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,855 L£ (235,520 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (64,351 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,040 L£ (396,083 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (213,506 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (124,712 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 673% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 61,380 L£ (14,906 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 363,626 L£ (88,303 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 157,219 L£ (38,179 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (4,698 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (2,766 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 98% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 101,553 L£ (24,661 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (18,683 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,598 L£ (36,571 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 161,849 L£ (39,304 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,407,700 L£ (7,141,389 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,768 L£ (429 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 74,381 L£ (18,063 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (1,278 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (4,546 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (19,790 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (2,524 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,608 L£ (1,847 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (1,823 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (910 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (1,164 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 139% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16,728 L£ (4,062 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 104% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (13,147 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (6,842 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (26,909 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 98,907 L£ (24,019 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (4,227 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (1,929 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (2,435 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 333% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (254,157 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (136 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (32,699 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (836 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 78% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria
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