Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 1304% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 1304% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 589,867 L£ (161,506 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 4566% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,749 L£ (26,490 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 658% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66,369 L£ (18,172 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 1336% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28,364 L£ (7,766 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 639% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,070 L£ (8,233 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 919% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (3,884 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (19,063 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (4,651 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (3,818 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (6,232 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 1598% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (28,931 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 523% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (7,254 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 1001% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,205 L£ (3,068 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Housing | + 280% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 280% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (1,807,996 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (714,689 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (571,907 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 2563% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (804,181 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (417,136 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (392,338 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 5029% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,360 L£ (40,895 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (1,372,047 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 1196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (552,999 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 644% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,347 L£ (25,832 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 1321% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,219 L£ (11,834 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1194% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1194% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (338,864 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 3463% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (143,910 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 903% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (394,583 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 752% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (554,806 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 1361% | |
| Transportation | + 1695% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 1695% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (53,182,847 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 577% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,251 L£ (5,819 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 3088% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (248,392 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | + 2883% | |
| Personal Care | + 1697% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 1697% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (20,174 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 3738% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (37,065 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 1974% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (102,722 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 578% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (26,055 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 1913% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106,806 L£ (29,244 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 2569% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,377 L£ (23,650 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 1833% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (8,956 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 1382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47,297 L£ (12,950 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 2347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (30,691 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 1782% | |
| Entertainment | + 1400% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 1400% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193,031 L£ (52,852 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 893% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (39,536 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 640% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (109,520 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | + 457% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (192,784 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 1856% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (44,774 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 4514% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (16,581 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 2681% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (12,604 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 2075% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (702,020 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,492 L£ (2,051 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 8224% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (108,900 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 440% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,917 L£ (14,763 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 2849% | |
| TOTAL | + 1002% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 661 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 1002% more expensive than in Nigeria
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