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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 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.09 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Lebanon.

4.98 EUR
1.78 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (2.02 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 15.7% lower in Lebanon.

2.04 EUR
1.72 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 33.97 EUR (39.82 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in the United States.

17.91 EUR
33.97 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.97 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Lebanon.

15.36 EUR
5.97 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 5.61 EUR (6.58 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Lebanon.

14.86 EUR
5.61 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.2% lower in Lebanon.

13.65 EUR
2.56 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.08 EUR (1.26 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.74 EUR
1.08 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.37 EUR (2.78 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.3% lower in Lebanon.

4.04 EUR
2.37 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 2.59 EUR (3.04 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 22.7% lower in Lebanon.

3.35 EUR
2.59 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Lebanon.

2.42 EUR
0.74 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.19 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 72% lower in Lebanon.

3.64 EUR
1.02 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 12.2 EUR (14.3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 14.4% lower in Lebanon.

14.26 EUR
12.20 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 4.68 EUR (5.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
4.68 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.5% lower in Lebanon.

3.33 EUR
0.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Lebanon.

4.55 EUR
1.37 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.29 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Lebanon.

3.63 EUR
1.10 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.53 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Lebanon.

7.01 EUR
2.16 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.66 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.49 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Lebanon.

5.33 EUR
1.27 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.55 EUR (0.64 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Lebanon.

2.13 EUR
0.55 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 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.66 EUR (3.12 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 40.2% lower in Lebanon.

4.45 EUR
2.66 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Lebanon.

2.39 EUR
1.79 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (3 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Lebanon.

6.83 EUR
2.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 3.77 EUR (4.42 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 55.8% lower in Lebanon.

8.53 EUR
3.77 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.97 EUR (7 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Lebanon.

10.24 EUR
5.97 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 42.66 EUR (50 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 50% lower in Lebanon.

85.32 EUR
42.66 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 60% lower in Lebanon.

21.33 EUR
8.53 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 67% lower in Lebanon.

1.88 EUR
0.62 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 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 29.6% lower in Lebanon.

0.81 EUR
0.57 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 20.5% lower in Lebanon.

0.78 EUR
0.62 EUR

LPG 1L

-
0.41 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 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 51.93 EUR (60.87 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in Lebanon.

110.06 EUR
51.93 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 56.6% lower in Lebanon.

2.35 EUR
1.02 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 14.78 EUR (17.32 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 42.3% lower in Lebanon.

25.60 EUR
14.78 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 1.05 EUR (1.23 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 34% lower in Lebanon.

1.59 EUR
1.05 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 5.12 EUR (6 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 25% lower in the United States.

3.84 EUR
5.12 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 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 44.5% lower in Lebanon.

15.36 EUR
8.53 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 43.85 EUR (51.4 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 47.7% lower in Lebanon.

83.84 EUR
43.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 32.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 17.47 EUR (20.48 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Lebanon.

32.42 EUR
17.47 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 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 613.49 EUR (719.05 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 243 EUR
613.49 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 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 332.52 EUR (389.73 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Lebanon.

2 031 EUR
332.52 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 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 1258 EUR (1475 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Lebanon.

6 053 EUR
1 258 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 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 697.86 EUR (817.93 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Lebanon.

3 504 EUR
697.86 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 12182 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2552 EUR (2990.62 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in Lebanon.

12 182 EUR
2 552 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 7914 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1115 EUR (1306.86 USD) in Lebanon. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Lebanon.

7 914 EUR
1 115 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 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 421.3 EUR (493.79 USD) in Lebanon. The average salary is 91.8% lower in Lebanon.

5 117 EUR
421.30 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.5 EUR
-

Two stars

125 EUR
58.3 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
92.8 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
113 EUR

Five stars

513 EUR
120 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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