Cost of living
Baalbek-Hermel compared to South Governorate
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Overview comparison
Baalbek-HermelSouth Governorate
Consumer prices in South Governorate are roughly 53% higher than in Baalbek-Hermel.
Cost of living
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 539 | 961 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,608 | 3,404 |
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| Without rent one person | 392 | 502 |
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| Without rent one family | 996 | 1,682 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 288.97 | 513.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 472.72 | 1,090.26 |
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| Food person | 238 | 352 |
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| Food family | 649 | 859 |
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| Transport person | 114.02 | 202.52 |
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| Transport family | 332.6 | 529.53 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.38 years | 67.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.06 | 10.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.6 | 53.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.73 | 8.06 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 2.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.31 | 3.05 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 1.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.46 | 565.45 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 141.8 | 365.11 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 539.77 | 1,470.4 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 321.1 | 829.23 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.48 | 141.89 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.84 | 250.22 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.25 | 25.38 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.46 | 13.44 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,549 | 3,222 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 717 | 1,386 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 1.73 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.15% | 85.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.77 | 13.01 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.84 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 1.46 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 2.86 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 12.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.78 | 8.04 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.34 | 9.4 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.56 | 1.12 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.24 |
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Other
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | South Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.3 | 61.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.83 | 6.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.17 | 60.69 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.37 | 7.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.57 | 83.8 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.85 | 100.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 44.66 | 271.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,739 | 4,549 |
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