Cost of living in Lebanon compared to United States
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| Food | + 301% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 301% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,322,260 L£ ($88) | $19 | + 375% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 644,591 L£ ($43) | $10 | + 330% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ ($51) | $5.79 | + 780% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ ($8) | $1.09 | + 633% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ ($10) | $4.96 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ ($4.31) | $4.70 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ ($38) | $7 | + 454% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ ($24) | $4.66 | + 407% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ ($2.59) | $2.48 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ ($9) | $3.16 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ ($63) | $16 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ ($8) | $2.77 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ ($5.19) | $2.98 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ ($3,332) | $2,828 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ ($2,133) | $2,144 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ ($64) | $220 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ ($1,999) | $1,885 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ ($1,253) | $1,440 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ ($1,333) | $146 | + 815% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ ($137) | $64 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ ($1,360) | $300 | + 353% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ ($267) | $136 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ ($33) | $14 | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ ($33) | $32 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ ($93) | $54 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ ($36) | $45 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ ($428) | $93 | + 359% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ ($147) | $118 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 67% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ ($14,994) | $27,891 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ ($6) | $1.05 | + 511% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 93% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ ($18) | $8 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ ($39) | $20 | + 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ ($235) | $141 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ ($21) | $8 | + 149% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ ($12) | $4.82 | + 139% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ ($17) | $6 | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ ($8) | $4.77 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ ($4.57) | $2.25 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ ($33) | $27 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 224% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Lebanon | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ ($330) | $55 | + 498% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 525,369 L£ ($35) | $28 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ ($27) | $195 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ ($428) | $90 | + 377% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ ($11) | $14 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ ($18) | $5.19 | + 250% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ ($17) | $6 | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ ($191) | $552 | - 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ ($0.46) | $0.21 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,400,160 L£ ($293) | $54 | + 441% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22,003 prices entered by 2,807 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 129% more expensive than in United States
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