Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22,679 L£ (5,450 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 12,932 L£ (3,108 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,659 L£ (1,600 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,318 L£ (797 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,394 L£ (1,296 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,017 L£ (485 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,560 L£ (2,057 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,653 L£ (638 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 L£ (312 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,157 L£ (518 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,744 L£ (4,024 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,464 L£ (592 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,255 L£ (302 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,071,590 L£ (738,137 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,514,240 L£ (363,888 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,340 L£ (77,462 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,617,670 L£ (388,744 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 889,993 L£ (213,875 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,460 L£ (80,855 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 562% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,843 L£ (19,427 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 480,730 L£ (115,525 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 203,351 L£ (48,867 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,104 L£ (4,351 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,810 L£ (2,838 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 109,248 L£ (26,253 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 83,636 L£ (20,099 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 178,377 L£ (42,866 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 192,909 L£ (46,358 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,593,200 L£ (8,313,126 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 364% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,443 L£ (347 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99,465 L£ (23,902 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7,288 L£ (1,751 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,556 L£ (3,738 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 114,482 L£ (27,511 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,592 L£ (2,305 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8,498 L£ (2,042 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,029 L£ (2,410 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,563 L£ (1,096 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,108 L£ (1,227 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,114 L£ (4,353 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 151% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78,189 L£ (18,790 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 30,684 L£ (7,374 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132,826 L£ (31,920 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 96,167 L£ (23,110 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,842 L£ (4,047 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,918 L£ (1,663 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,508 L£ (1,564 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,814,800 L£ (436,116 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 539% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 554 L£ (133 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123,322 L£ (29,636 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,099 L£ (985 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 113% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,016 prices entered by 155 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria
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