Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 284% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 284% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119,320 L£ (37,963 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 513% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,466,270 L£ (26,265 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 518% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700,942 L£ (12,556 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 202,136 L£ (3,621 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 709,100 L£ (12,702 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180,145 L£ (3,227 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 796,800 L£ (14,273 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 324,296 L£ (5,809 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90,020 L£ (1,613 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 169,704 L£ (3,040 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,924,370 L£ (52,384 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 446% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 217,192 L£ (3,891 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 259% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191,199 L£ (3,425 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 105% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 142,597,000 L£ (2,554,340 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,405,200 L£ (1,386,559 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,055,900 L£ (502,565 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 227% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 129,526,000 L£ (2,320,199 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,759,600 L£ (1,643,689 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,668,400 L£ (423,972 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,489,500 L£ (80,420 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,356,600 L£ (525,865 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,658,600 L£ (459,622 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 263% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 781,524 L£ (13,999 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 538% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,192,390 L£ (57,185 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 1816% | |
| Clothes | + 1701% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1701% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000,000 L£ (537,390 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 3057% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,324,300 L£ (220,765 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 1308% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,339,800 L£ (435,999 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 848% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000,000 L£ (985,215 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 1870% | |
| Transportation | + 956% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 956% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,912,810,000 L£ (52,177,156 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 944% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 108,373 L£ (1,941 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000,000 L£ (537,390 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 1458% | |
| Personal Care | + 357% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 357% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 626,187 L£ (11,217 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 925,000 L£ (16,570 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 837% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,849,760 L£ (122,700 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 596% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000,000 L£ (17,913 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 300% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 538,891 L£ (9,653 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 452% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 590,128 L£ (10,571 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 176% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 425,000 L£ (7,613 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577,463 L£ (10,344 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 673% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,394,610 L£ (24,982 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 588% | |
| Entertainment | + 367% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 367% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Lebanon | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,535,760 L£ (117,075 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,034,300 L£ (36,440 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000,000 L£ (1,791,300 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 11666% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,787,200 L£ (193,231 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 359% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,805,180 L£ (68,162 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 1401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 680,475 L£ (12,189 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 753,650 L£ (13,500 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 850% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000,000 L£ (2,686,949 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 801% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55,000 L£ (985 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,044,900 L£ (251,586 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 637% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550,000 L£ (9,852 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 390% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 478 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 390% more expensive than in Nigeria
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