Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Switzerland
Currency:
Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 68% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (CHF 4.54) | CHF 27 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (CHF 4.72) | CHF 16 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (CHF 4.74) | CHF 11 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (CHF 1.46) | CHF 1.81 | - 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (CHF 1.73) | CHF 8 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (CHF 0.68) | CHF 4.50 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (CHF 3.14) | CHF 10 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (CHF 1.79) | CHF 4.33 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.27 | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.33 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (CHF 17) | CHF 13 | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.87 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (CHF 0.28) | CHF 2.35 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (CHF 1,665) | CHF 3,527 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (CHF 384) | CHF 2,866 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (CHF 9) | CHF 205 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (CHF 837) | CHF 2,179 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (CHF 196) | CHF 1,557 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (CHF 198) | CHF 94 | + 110% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (CHF 20) | CHF 53 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (CHF 148) | CHF 305 | - 51% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (CHF 40) | CHF 116 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (CHF 4.86) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (CHF 74) | CHF 30 | + 148% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 43% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (CHF 49) | CHF 111 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (CHF 49) | CHF 64 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (CHF 63) | CHF 118 | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (CHF 22) | CHF 184 | - 88% | |
Transportation | - 47% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 47% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (CHF 2,223) | CHF 36,492 | - 94% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (CHF 0.93) | CHF 1.84 | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 78 | - | |
Personal Care | - 78% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 78% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (CHF 3.92) | CHF 13 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (CHF 5.71) | CHF 26 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (CHF 30) | CHF 211 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (CHF 3.13) | CHF 5.94 | - 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (CHF 1.71) | CHF 4.15 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (CHF 2.01) | CHF 7 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (CHF 1.23) | CHF 4.35 | - 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (CHF 1.89) | CHF 4.98 | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (CHF 4.94) | CHF 58 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 54% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
Lebanon | Switzerland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (CHF 49) | CHF 71 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (CHF 9) | CHF 39 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (CHF 3.95) | CHF 101 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (CHF 99) | CHF 125 | - 21% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (CHF 10) | CHF 17 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (CHF 2.96) | CHF 5.21 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (CHF 2.46) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (CHF 28) | CHF 434 | - 93% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (CHF 0.08) | CHF 0.33 | - 76% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (CHF 32) | CHF 88 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (CHF 1.46) | CHF 9 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 832 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 57% cheaper than in Switzerland
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