- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30,878 L£ (7,427 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,251 L£ (2,947 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (1,616 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (726 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,271 L£ (1,027 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (460 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (1,610 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (459 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (251 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,284 L£ (549 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (4,892 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,224 L£ (535 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 940 L£ (226 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (372,510 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (233,185 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (63,738 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,476,040 L£ (355,030 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (211,473 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (123,525 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 550% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (14,148 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (84,315 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (34,898 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (4,653 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (2,739 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (25,015 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (18,505 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (37,143 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (39,708 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 30,095,900 L£ (7,238,934 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (416 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (16,884 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (1,266 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (4,502 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (19,601 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 157% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (2,500 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (1,747 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (1,806 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (902 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (1,153 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (3,787 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (13,022 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (6,777 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (26,653 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (22,583 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (4,187 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (1,911 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (2,412 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 319% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (251,738 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (135 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (32,387 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (828 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria
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