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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Lebanon

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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.23 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.09 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Lebanon.

5.23 EUR
1.87 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.14 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.02 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 15.4% lower in Lebanon.

2.14 EUR
1.81 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.8 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 35.67 EUR (39.82 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

18.80 EUR
35.67 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.13 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.27 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Lebanon.

16.13 EUR
6.27 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.61 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.89 EUR (6.58 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Lebanon.

15.61 EUR
5.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.33 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Lebanon.

14.33 EUR
2.69 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.88 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.26 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Lebanon.

2.88 EUR
1.13 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.25 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.49 EUR (2.78 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.4% lower in Lebanon.

4.25 EUR
2.49 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.52 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.72 EUR (3.04 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Lebanon.

3.52 EUR
2.72 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.39 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Lebanon.

2.54 EUR
0.78 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.83 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.07 EUR (1.19 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Lebanon.

3.83 EUR
1.07 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.97 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 12.81 EUR (14.3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Lebanon.

14.97 EUR
12.81 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.12 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.92 EUR (5.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

1.12 EUR
4.92 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.49 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Lebanon.

3.49 EUR
0.90 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.78 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in Lebanon.

4.78 EUR
1.43 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.82 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.29 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Lebanon.

3.82 EUR
1.16 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.36 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.27 EUR (2.53 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

7.36 EUR
2.27 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.05 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.6 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.33 EUR (1.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Lebanon.

5.60 EUR
1.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.24 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.64 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.24 EUR
0.57 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.68 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.8 EUR (3.12 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Lebanon.

4.68 EUR
2.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.51 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.88 EUR (2.1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.51 EUR
1.88 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.17 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.69 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Lebanon.

7.17 EUR
2.69 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.96 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.42 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Lebanon.

8.96 EUR
3.96 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.75 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.27 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Lebanon.

10.75 EUR
6.27 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 89.59 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 44.79 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 50% lower in Lebanon.

89.59 EUR
44.79 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.4 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8.96 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60% lower in Lebanon.

22.40 EUR
8.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.97 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 67% lower in Lebanon.

1.97 EUR
0.65 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Lebanon - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.34 times more for fuel in the United States than in Lebanon.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.67 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 29.4% lower in Lebanon.

0.85 EUR
0.60 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.82 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.65 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 20.7% lower in Lebanon.

0.82 EUR
0.65 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.43 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 54.53 EUR (60.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Lebanon.

115.57 EUR
54.53 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.46 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.2 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.46 EUR
1.08 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 26.88 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 15.52 EUR (17.32 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Lebanon.

26.88 EUR
15.52 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.67 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.23 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Lebanon.

1.67 EUR
1.10 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.03 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 5.38 EUR (6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in the United States.

4.03 EUR
5.38 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.13 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.96 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Lebanon.

16.13 EUR
8.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 88.03 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 46.05 EUR (51.4 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Lebanon.

88.03 EUR
46.05 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.04 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 18.35 EUR (20.48 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Lebanon.

34.04 EUR
18.35 EUR

Flats for rent

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

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 3405 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 644.19 EUR (719.05 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 405 EUR
644.19 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 2132 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 349.16 EUR (389.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Lebanon.

2 132 EUR
349.16 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 6356 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1321 EUR (1475 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Lebanon.

6 356 EUR
1 321 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 3680 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 732.78 EUR (817.93 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 680 EUR
732.78 EUR

Flats for sale

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 12791 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2679 EUR (2990.62 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Lebanon.

12 791 EUR
2 679 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 8310 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1171 EUR (1306.86 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Lebanon.

8 310 EUR
1 171 EUR

Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5373 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 442.38 EUR (493.79 USD) in Lebanon. The average salary is 91.8% lower in Lebanon.

5 373 EUR
442.38 EUR

Hotels

EURLBPUSD

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

One star

92.9 EUR
-

Two stars

131 EUR
61.2 EUR

Three stars

175 EUR
97.5 EUR

Four stars

226 EUR
118 EUR

Five stars

538 EUR
126 EUR

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

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