Cost of living in Lebanon compared to United States
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119,320 L£ ($24) | $21 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,466,270 L£ ($16) | $12 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700,942 L£ ($8) | $5.87 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 202,136 L£ ($2.26) | $1.10 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 709,100 L£ ($8) | $5.49 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180,145 L£ ($2.01) | $4.88 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 796,800 L£ ($9) | $8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 324,296 L£ ($3.62) | $4.27 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90,020 L£ ($1.00) | $2.28 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 169,704 L£ ($1.89) | $3.53 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,924,370 L£ ($33) | $18 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 217,192 L£ ($2.42) | $2.95 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191,199 L£ ($2.13) | $3.04 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 142,597,000 L£ ($1,591) | $3,078 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,405,200 L£ ($864) | $2,362 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,055,900 L£ ($313) | $232 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 129,526,000 L£ ($1,446) | $2,205 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,759,600 L£ ($1,024) | $1,612 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,668,400 L£ ($264) | $167 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,489,500 L£ ($50) | $61 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,356,600 L£ ($328) | $248 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,658,600 L£ ($286) | $156 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 781,524 L£ ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,192,390 L£ ($36) | $34 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 268% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 268% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000,000 L£ ($335) | $58 | + 481% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,324,300 L£ ($138) | $52 | + 167% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,339,800 L£ ($272) | $107 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000,000 L£ ($614) | $140 | + 338% | |
| Transportation | + 210% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 210% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,912,810,000 L£ ($32,509) | $30,909 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 108,373 L£ ($1.21) | $0.94 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000,000 L£ ($335) | $84 | + 297% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 626,187 L£ ($7) | $9 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 925,000 L£ ($10) | $25 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,849,760 L£ ($76) | $172 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000,000 L£ ($11) | $10 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 538,891 L£ ($6) | $5.27 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 590,128 L£ ($7) | $7 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 425,000 L£ ($4.74) | $5.04 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577,463 L£ ($6) | $2.37 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,394,610 L£ ($16) | $31 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 27% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,535,760 L£ ($73) | $61 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,034,300 L£ ($23) | $30 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000,000 L£ ($1,116) | $233 | + 379% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,787,200 L£ ($120) | $106 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,805,180 L£ ($42) | $15 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 680,475 L£ ($8) | $5.98 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 753,650 L£ ($8) | $8 | + 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000,000 L£ ($1,674) | $456 | + 267% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55,000 L£ ($0.61) | $0.96 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,044,900 L£ ($157) | $72 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550,000 L£ ($6) | $11 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,469 prices entered by 1,881 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 43% more expensive than in United States
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