Cost of living
United Arab Emirates compared to Lebanon
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Overview comparison
United Arab EmiratesLebanon
Consumer prices in United Arab Emirates are roughly 47% higher than in Lebanon.
Cost of living
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,147 | 973 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,104 | 2,809 |
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| Without rent one person | 612 | 553 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,418 | 1,724 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 987.4 | 479.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,632.28 | 1,173.95 |
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| Food person | 444 | 338 |
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| Food family | 1,181 | 815 |
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| Transport person | 132.99 | 157.17 |
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| Transport family | 309.82 | 411.79 |
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| Life expectancy | 92.51 years | 84.28 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.95 | 7.88 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 54.7 | 40.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.03 | 7.16 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 10.44 | 2.39 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.69 | 2.77 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.95 | 1.88 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,174.47 | 543.32 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 955.31 | 310.1 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,261.75 | 1,537 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,277.5 | 542.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 100.79 | 119.81 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 167.77 | 214.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 83.7 | 30.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.71 | 9.17 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,562 | 3,439 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,760 | 1,394 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.79 | 1.61 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 50.91% | 67.96% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.7 | 10.5 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.79 |
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Groceries
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.01 | 1.59 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.51 | 0.85 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.68 | 2.76 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.93 | 12.43 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.96 | 7.74 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.78 | 12.23 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.7 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.39 | 0.31 |
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Other
| Item | United Arab Emirates | Lebanon |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 82.65 | 44.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.79 | 8.28 |
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| Doctors visit | 72.69 | 44.96 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.47 | 8.18 |
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| Brand Jeans | 54.43 | 76.63 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.45 | 89.91 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 576.09 | 233.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 10,684 | 3,862 |
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