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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 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.91 EUR (2.09 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.2% lower in Lebanon.

5.33 EUR
1.91 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.84 EUR (2.02 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 15.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.18 EUR
1.84 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 36.33 EUR (39.82 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

19.15 EUR
36.33 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 6.39 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Lebanon.

16.42 EUR
6.39 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 6 EUR (6.58 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Lebanon.

15.89 EUR
6.00 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Lebanon.

14.60 EUR
2.74 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.15 EUR (1.26 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.8% lower in Lebanon.

2.93 EUR
1.15 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.54 EUR (2.78 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.2% lower in Lebanon.

4.32 EUR
2.54 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.59 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.77 EUR (3.04 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 22.8% lower in Lebanon.

3.59 EUR
2.77 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.80 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.79 EUR (0.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Lebanon.

2.59 EUR
0.79 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.19 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Lebanon.

3.90 EUR
1.09 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 13.05 EUR (14.3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Lebanon.

15.25 EUR
13.05 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 5.01 EUR (5.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
5.01 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Lebanon.

3.56 EUR
0.91 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.46 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 70% lower in Lebanon.

4.86 EUR
1.46 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.18 EUR (1.29 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Lebanon.

3.89 EUR
1.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.31 EUR (2.53 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

7.50 EUR
2.31 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.19 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.36 EUR (1.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 76.1% lower in Lebanon.

5.70 EUR
1.36 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.64 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.28 EUR
0.58 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 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.85 EUR (3.12 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 40.1% lower in Lebanon.

4.76 EUR
2.85 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.92 EUR (2.1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 24.7% lower in Lebanon.

2.55 EUR
1.92 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Lebanon.

7.30 EUR
2.74 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 4.03 EUR (4.42 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Lebanon.

9.12 EUR
4.03 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.39 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Lebanon.

10.95 EUR
6.39 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 45.62 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 50% lower in Lebanon.

91.24 EUR
45.62 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60% lower in Lebanon.

22.81 EUR
9.12 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Lebanon.

2.01 EUR
0.67 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 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.67 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 29.1% lower in Lebanon.

0.86 EUR
0.61 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.84 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 21.4% lower in Lebanon.

0.84 EUR
0.66 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.44 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 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 55.54 EUR (60.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Lebanon.

117.70 EUR
55.54 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.51 EUR
1.09 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 15.8 EUR (17.32 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Lebanon.

27.37 EUR
15.80 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.12 EUR (1.23 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in Lebanon.

1.70 EUR
1.12 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 5.47 EUR (6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 24.9% lower in the United States.

4.11 EUR
5.47 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 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Lebanon.

16.42 EUR
9.12 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 46.9 EUR (51.4 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Lebanon.

89.66 EUR
46.90 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.67 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 18.69 EUR (20.48 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Lebanon.

34.67 EUR
18.69 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 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 656.09 EUR (719.05 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 468 EUR
656.09 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 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 355.6 EUR (389.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Lebanon.

2 172 EUR
355.60 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 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1346 EUR (1475 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Lebanon.

6 473 EUR
1 346 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 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 746.31 EUR (817.93 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 748 EUR
746.31 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 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2729 EUR (2990.62 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Lebanon.

13 028 EUR
2 729 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 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1192 EUR (1306.86 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Lebanon.

8 463 EUR
1 192 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 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 450.55 EUR (493.79 USD) in Lebanon. The average salary is 91.8% lower in Lebanon.

5 472 EUR
450.55 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

94.7 EUR
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Two stars

133 EUR
62.3 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
99.3 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
121 EUR

Five stars

548 EUR
128 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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