Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 622% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 622% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (23,722 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 1020% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (24,652 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 677% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (24,779 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 867% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (7,643 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 430% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (9,036 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 612% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (3,572 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (16,417 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 496% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (9,354 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 308% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (3,383 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (5,040 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 667% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (90,087 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 2011% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 137,739 L£ (7,110 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 848% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (1,459 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 695% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 695% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (8,700,240 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 1827% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (2,006,716 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 778% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (49,415 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (4,372,858 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 749% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (1,023,223 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (1,032,375 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 718% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (103,596 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 429% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (775,464 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (206,843 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (25,389 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 613% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (386,717 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1039% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1039% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (258,094 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 1909% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (258,094 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 1260% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (331,663 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 809% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (114,074 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 150% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (11,612,777 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (4,843 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 898% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 549% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 549% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (20,479 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 2088% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (29,824 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (155,856 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 821% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (16,331 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 572% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (8,931 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (10,495 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 461% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (6,414 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 723% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (9,888 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 1145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (25,820 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 1358% | |
| Entertainment | + 780% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 780% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (255,780 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 2020% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (49,283 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 510% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (20,648 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (515,529 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 1032% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (51,619 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 666% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (15,489 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 933% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (12,842 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 1184% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (148,297 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (413 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (166,554 ₦) | 18,133 ₦ | + 819% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (7,618 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 439% | |
| TOTAL | + 598% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 494 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 598% more expensive than in Nigeria
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