Cost of living in Lebanon is 60% higher than in May Pen (without rent).
Rent in Lebanon is 530% more expensive than in May Pen.
Cost of living including rent in Lebanon is 194% higher than in May Pen.
Food in Lebanon is 66% more expensive than in May Pen.
Transport in Lebanon is 22% cheaper than in May Pen.
| Lebanon | May Pen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Lebanon | May Pen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
24.8 $ | 6.77 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 109 $ | 53.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 12 $ | 6.51 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.54 $ | 3.04 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.6 $ | 3.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.88 $ | 1.15 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.79 $ | 3.89 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.91 $ | 3.05 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.84 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.5 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 15.9 $ | 8.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.5 $ | 7.45 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17.8 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.77 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.78 $ | 3.79 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.89 $ | 2.5 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.94 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.38 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 13.5 $ | 11.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.95 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 14.2 $ | 8.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.78 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 46.6 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 16.4 $ | 27 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 133 $ | 25.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.11 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.89 $ | 6.17 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 4.07 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
137 $ | 62 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
211 $ | 95 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.8 $ | 25.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,269 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,001 $ | 449 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,310 $ | 159 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,019 $ | 570 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,065 $ | 1,813 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,895 $ | 1,679 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 5,404 $ | 807 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.73 % | 9.38 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 50.3 $ | 77.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 13 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Haircut | 18.6 $ | 8.91 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 126 $ | 70.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 46.4 $ | 34.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 1,416 $ | 317 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 20,626 $ | 2,141 $ |