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Cost of Living & Prices:
Lebanon vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Lebanon vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 1.51 times less for grocery shopping in Lebanon than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.83 EUR (2.09 USD) in Lebanon and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Lebanon.

1.83 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.77 EUR (2.02 USD) in Lebanon and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Lebanon.

1.77 EUR
2.10 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 34.96 EUR (39.82 USD) in Lebanon and 18.43 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

34.96 EUR
18.43 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.15 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon and 15.8 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Lebanon.

6.15 EUR
15.80 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.78 EUR (6.58 USD) in Lebanon and 15.29 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Lebanon.

5.78 EUR
15.29 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon and 14.05 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Lebanon.

2.63 EUR
14.05 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.11 EUR (1.26 USD) in Lebanon and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Lebanon.

1.11 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.44 EUR (2.78 USD) for 12 eggs in Lebanon and 4.16 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Lebanon.

2.44 EUR
4.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.67 EUR (3.04 USD) in Lebanon and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.67 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.94 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.76 EUR (0.87 USD) in Lebanon and 2.49 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Lebanon.

0.76 EUR
2.49 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Lebanon and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Lebanon.

1.04 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 12.55 EUR (14.3 USD) in Lebanon and 14.67 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.5% lower in Lebanon.

12.55 EUR
14.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.82 EUR (5.49 USD) in Lebanon and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

4.82 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.88 EUR (1 USD) in Lebanon and 3.42 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Lebanon.

0.88 EUR
3.42 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.4 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lebanon and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Lebanon.

1.40 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Lebanon and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Lebanon.

1.13 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 2.22 EUR (2.53 USD) in Lebanon and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Lebanon.

2.22 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
7.88 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.31 EUR (1.49 USD) in Lebanon and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Lebanon.

1.31 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.56 EUR (0.64 USD) in Lebanon and 2.19 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Lebanon.

0.56 EUR
2.19 EUR

Restaurant

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Lebanon vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.06 times less for meals in restaurants in Lebanon than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.74 EUR (3.12 USD) in Lebanon and 4.58 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Lebanon.

2.74 EUR
4.58 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.84 EUR (2.1 USD) in Lebanon and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Lebanon.

1.84 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 2.63 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon and 7.02 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Lebanon.

2.63 EUR
7.02 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.88 EUR (4.42 USD) in Lebanon and 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Lebanon.

3.88 EUR
8.78 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.15 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon and 10.54 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Lebanon.

6.15 EUR
10.54 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 43.9 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon and 87.79 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50% lower in Lebanon.

43.90 EUR
87.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon and 21.95 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60% lower in Lebanon.

8.78 EUR
21.95 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Lebanon.

0.64 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Lebanon vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.33 times less for fuel in Lebanon than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.59 EUR (0.67 USD) in Lebanon and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.9% lower in Lebanon.

0.59 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21% lower in Lebanon.

0.64 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.42 EUR
-

Transportation

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Lebanon vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 1.94 times less for transportation in Lebanon than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 53.44 EUR (60.87 USD) in Lebanon and 113.25 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Lebanon.

53.44 EUR
113.25 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 1.05 EUR (1.2 USD) in Lebanon and 2.41 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Lebanon.

1.05 EUR
2.41 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15.21 EUR (17.32 USD) in Lebanon and 26.34 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Lebanon.

15.21 EUR
26.34 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.08 EUR (1.23 USD) in Lebanon and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.7% lower in Lebanon.

1.08 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 5.27 EUR (6 USD) in Lebanon and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

5.27 EUR
3.95 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Lebanon vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 8.78 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon and 15.8 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Lebanon.

8.78 EUR
15.80 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 45.12 EUR (51.4 USD) in Lebanon and 86.26 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Lebanon.

45.12 EUR
86.26 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 17.98 EUR (20.48 USD) in Lebanon and 33.36 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Lebanon.

17.98 EUR
33.36 EUR

Flats for rent

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Lebanon vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 5.11 times less for renting an apartment in Lebanon than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 631.27 EUR (719.05 USD) in Lebanon and 3337 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Lebanon.

631.27 EUR
3 337 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 342.15 EUR (389.73 USD) in Lebanon and 2090 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Lebanon.

342.15 EUR
2 090 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1295 EUR (1475 USD) in Lebanon and 6228 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Lebanon.

1 295 EUR
6 228 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 718.08 EUR (817.93 USD) in Lebanon and 3606 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Lebanon.

718.08 EUR
3 606 EUR

Flats for sale

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Lebanon vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 5.48 times less for buying an apartment in Lebanon than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2626 EUR (2990.62 USD) in Lebanon and 12535 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Lebanon.

2 626 EUR
12 535 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1147 EUR (1306.86 USD) in Lebanon and 8143 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Lebanon.

1 147 EUR
8 143 EUR

Salary

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Lebanon vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Lebanon is 12.15 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 433.51 EUR (493.79 USD) in Lebanon and 5265 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 91.8% lower in Lebanon.

433.51 EUR
5 265 EUR

Hotels

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Lebanon vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91.1 EUR

Two stars

60 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

95.5 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

116 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

124 EUR
528 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Lebanon: 6 cities, 97 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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