Cost of living in Lebanon compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (£4.03) | £13 | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (£4.19) | £8 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (£4.21) | £4.26 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (£1.30) | £1.20 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (£1.54) | £3.63 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (£0.61) | £2.28 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (£2.79) | £5.34 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (£1.59) | £2.13 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (£0.58) | £0.89 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (£0.86) | £1.97 | - 56% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (£15) | £10 | + 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (£1.22) | £2.36 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (£0.25) | £1.04 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 29% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (£1,479) | £1,997 | - 26% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (£341) | £1,637 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (£8) | £229 | - 96% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (£743) | £1,818 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (£174) | £1,060 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (£175) | £190 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (£18) | £26 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (£132) | £324 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (£35) | £83 | - 58% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (£4.32) | £7 | - 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (£66) | £16 | + 314% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (£44) | £73 | - 40% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (£44) | £32 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (£56) | £81 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (£19) | £83 | - 77% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (£1,974) | £25,126 | - 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (£0.82) | £1.44 | - 43% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | £85 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (£3.48) | £5.04 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (£5.07) | £8 | - 35% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (£26) | £74 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (£2.78) | £4.77 | - 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (£1.52) | £1.97 | - 23% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (£1.78) | £3.78 | - 53% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (£1.09) | £2.39 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (£1.68) | £1.77 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (£4.39) | £14 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 42% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Lebanon | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (£43) | £40 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (£8) | £19 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (£3.51) | £124 | - 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (£88) | £69 | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (£9) | £11 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (£2.63) | £3.71 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (£2.18) | £5.75 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (£25) | £537 | - 95% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (£0.07) | £0.28 | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (£28) | £35 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (£1.30) | £14 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,001 prices entered by 656 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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