Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Lebanon is 76.04 times less expensive as compared to United States.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Lebanon and United States. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Lebanon and United States.
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Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 9,000,000 LBP (99 USD) | 2,500 USD |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 13,500,000 LBP (148.50 USD) | 3,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 18,000,000 LBP (198 USD) | 4,500 USD |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 6,000,000 LBP (66 USD) | 1,800 USD |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 9,000,000 LBP (99 USD) | 2,500 USD |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 12,000,000 LBP (132 USD) | 3,200 USD |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 12 % | 3.5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 2.5 % |
Property Taxes | 0.25 to 2.0 % | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Lebanon is 24.24 times less expensive than United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 4,500,000 LBP (49.50 USD) | 3,000 USD |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,500,000 LBP (16.50 USD) | 150 USD |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,200,000 LBP (13.20 USD) | 120 USD |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 1,200,000 LBP (13.20 USD) | 80 USD |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 750,000 LBP (8.25 USD) | 50 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 97.04% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Lebanon costs 60.61 times less compared to United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 600,000 LBP (6.60 USD) | 60 USD |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 750,000 LBP (8.25 USD) | 50 USD |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 30 USD |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 100 USD |
The internet and communication costs 91.75% less in Lebanon compared to United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 4 USD |
Milk (1 Liter) | 6,000 LBP (0.07 USD) | 1 USD |
Water (1 Liter) | 2,000 LBP (0.02 USD) | 1 USD |
Bread (500 gm) | 5,000 LBP (0.06 USD) | 2 USD |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 3 USD |
Cheese (1 KG) | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 6 USD |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 10 USD |
In Lebanon, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 22.73 times less expensive than the cost in United States.
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 95.19% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Apples (1 KG) | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 3 USD |
Bananas (1 KG) | 8,000 LBP (0.09 USD) | 1.50 USD |
Oranges (1 KG) | 9,000 LBP (0.10 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 7,000 LBP (0.08 USD) | 3 USD |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 6,000 LBP (0.07 USD) | 2 USD |
Lemons (1 KG) | 7,000 LBP (0.08 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Onions (1 KG) | 5,000 LBP (0.06 USD) | 2 USD |
Lentils (1 KG) | 8,000 LBP (0.09 USD) | 4 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 31.06 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 20 USD |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 120,000 LBP (1.32 USD) | 60 USD |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 8 USD |
Normal Coffee | 8,000 LBP (0.09 USD) | 4 USD |
Soft Drink | 2,000 LBP (0.02 USD) | 2 USD |
Pizza for One | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 15 USD |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 25,000 LBP (0.27 USD) | 20 USD |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 5,000 LBP (0.06 USD) | 8 USD |
Dining-Out costs 98.19% less in Lebanon compared to United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 15 USD |
Glass of Wine | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 8 USD |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 6,000 LBP (0.07 USD) | 3 USD |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 8,000 LBP (0.09 USD) | 4 USD |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 20 USD |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 47.23 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 75,000 LBP (0.82 USD) | 120 USD |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 3,000 LBP (0.03 USD) | 2.50 USD |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 100 USD |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 200 USD |
Taxi Start Fare | 5,000 LBP (0.06 USD) | 3 USD |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 2,000 LBP (0.02 USD) | 2 USD |
Car Rental Per Day | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 50 USD |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 2,000 LBP (0.02 USD) | 5 USD |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 1,000 LBP (0.01 USD) | 2 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 147.80 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 45,000,000 LBP (495 USD) | 25,000 USD |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 150 USD |
Driving License Fees | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 50 USD |
Car Insurance Cost | 1,500,000 LBP (16.50 USD) | 800 USD |
Car Maintenance Cost | 1,000,000 LBP (11 USD) | 200 USD |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 7 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 4,000 LBP (0.04 USD) | 1 USD |
Fuel Per Gallon | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 4 USD |
Average Toll Fees | 1,000 LBP 0.01 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 49.51 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Lebanon compared to that of United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Doctor Visit | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 150 USD |
Specialist Visit | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 250 USD |
Dentist Visit | 120,000 LBP (1.32 USD) | 100 USD |
Eye Exam | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 80 USD |
Mental Health Counseling | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 150 USD |
Preventive Health Screening | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 80 USD |
Physical Therapy | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 100 USD |
Emergency Room Visit | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 500 USD |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 400 USD |
Vaccinations | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 40 USD |
Prescription Medication | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 20 USD |
Over the Counter Medication | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 10 USD |
Health Insurance Premiums | 1,200,000 LBP (13.20 USD) | 300 USD |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200,000 LBP (2.20 USD) | 500 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 97.85 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 300 USD |
Spa Treatment | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 150 USD |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 25,000 LBP (0.27 USD) | 40 USD |
Optical Glasses Cost | 75,000 LBP (0.82 USD) | 150 USD |
Contact Lenses Cost | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 100 USD |
Haircuts | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 25 USD |
Hair Coloring | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 75 USD |
Shampoo Price | 5,000 LBP (0.06 USD) | 5 USD |
Toothpaste Price | 3,000 LBP (0.03 USD) | 3 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 221.53 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 120,000 LBP (1.32 USD) | 100 USD |
Men's Shirt | 75,000 LBP (0.82 USD) | 40 USD |
Women's Dress | 80,000 LBP (0.88 USD) | 80 USD |
Summer Dress | 70,000 LBP (0.77 USD) | 50 USD |
Men's Suit | 250,000 LBP (2.75 USD) | 500 USD |
Men's Jeans | 90,000 LBP (0.99 USD) | 60 USD |
Women's Jeans | 70,000 LBP (0.77 USD) | 60 USD |
Men's Formal Shoes | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 100 USD |
Women's Formal Shoes | 120,000 LBP (1.32 USD) | 80 USD |
Men's Casual Shoes | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 70 USD |
Women's Casual Shoes | 90,000 LBP (0.99 USD) | 60 USD |
Underwear For Men | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 20 USD |
Underwear For Women | 25,000 LBP (0.27 USD) | 20 USD |
Socks For Men | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 10 USD |
Socks For Women | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 10 USD |
Wintercoat for Adults | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 100 USD |
Sportswear | 80,000 LBP (0.88 USD) | 60 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 85.49 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Children's Jeans | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 30 USD |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 70,000 LBP (0.77 USD) | 40 USD |
Children's Winter Coat | 80,000 LBP (0.88 USD) | 60 USD |
Daycare for Infant | 400,000 LBP (4.40 USD) | 1,500 USD |
Daycare for Toddler | 350,000 LBP (3.85 USD) | 1,200 USD |
Childcare for Sick Days | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 40 USD |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 200,000 LBP (2.20 USD) | 600 USD |
Extra Curricular Activities | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 60 USD |
Summer Camp for Kids | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 300 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 203.62 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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PreSchool Fees | 300,000 LBP (3.30 USD) | 1,800 USD |
Primary School Fees | 450,000 LBP (4.95 USD) | 4,000 USD |
Secondary School Fees | 500,000 LBP (5.50 USD) | 6,000 USD |
Private School Fees | 1,000,000 LBP (11 USD) | 8,000 USD |
University Tuition Fees | 1,500,000 LBP (16.50 USD) | 10,000 USD |
University Private Tuition Fees | 3,000,000 LBP (33 USD) | 20,000 USD |
After School Activities | 200,000 LBP (2.20 USD) | 150 USD |
Special Education Services | 250,000 LBP (2.75 USD) | 150 USD |
Tutoring | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 50 USD |
Textbooks Cost | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 40 USD |
School Supplies | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 616.95 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 15 USD |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 50 USD |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 60 USD |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 25,000 LBP (0.27 USD) | 50 USD |
Gym Membership | 75,000 LBP (0.82 USD) | 60 USD |
Swimming Pool Access | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 40 USD |
Museum Entry Ticket | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 15 USD |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 8,000 LBP (0.09 USD) | 25 USD |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 50 USD |
Bowling | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 15 USD |
Mini Golf | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 10 USD |
Video Games | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 60 USD |
Streaming Services | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 15 USD |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 25 USD |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 60,000 LBP (0.66 USD) | 400 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 189.04 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Language Classes | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 40 USD |
Parenting Classes | 20,000 LBP (0.22 USD) | 60 USD |
Art Classes | 25,000 LBP (0.27 USD) | 30 USD |
Fitness Classes | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 20 USD |
Music Lessons | 40,000 LBP (0.44 USD) | 50 USD |
Dance Lessons | 30,000 LBP (0.33 USD) | 40 USD |
Reading Materials for Classes | 15,000 LBP (0.17 USD) | 10 USD |
Educational Software | 10,000 LBP (0.11 USD) | 30 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, instead of United States, you would have to pay 115.70 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 3,000,000 LBP (33 USD) | 5,000 USD |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 2,500,000 LBP (27.50 USD) | 3,800 USD |
Minimum Wages | 22,500 LBP per hour (0.25 USD) | 60 USD per hour |
Average Bonus | 500,000 LBP (5.50 USD) | 1,000 USD |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 11 % | 0 to 10 % |
Social Security Contributions | 7 % | 6.2 % |
Pension Contributions | 3 % | 4 % |
Cost of Living Index | 80 | 10 |
Median Household Income | 2,000,000 LBP (22 USD) | 5,000 USD |
If you lived in Lebanon, you would earn 168.39 times less salary as compared to United States.
Indicators | Lebanon | United States |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 200,000 LBP (2.20 USD) | 250 USD |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 150,000 LBP (1.65 USD) | 200 USD |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 100,000 LBP (1.10 USD) | 150 USD |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 50,000 LBP (0.55 USD) | 100 USD |
Professional Services cost 127.27 times less in Lebanon, as compared to United States.
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