Cost of living
Beqaa compared to North Governorate
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Overview comparison
BeqaaNorth Governorate
Consumer prices in North Governorate are roughly 6% higher than in Beqaa.
Cost of living
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 465 | 467 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,156 | 1,080 |
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| Without rent one person | 294 | 305 |
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| Without rent one family | 907 | 726 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 226.48 | 233.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 283.1 | 368.64 |
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| Food person | 174 | 178 |
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| Food family | 437 | 396 |
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| Transport person | 45.07 | 52.77 |
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| Transport family | 133.01 | 120.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.07 years | 80.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.11 | 4.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.51 | 12.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.85 | 3.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.97 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.08 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.68 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 81.14 | 66.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 95.65 | 114.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 372.66 | 445.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 105.06 | 130.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.41 | 38.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 59.87 | 66.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 71.95 | 68.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 15.28 | 15.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,719 | 1,732 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 324 | 323 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 2.9% | 2.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.06 | 10.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.32 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 0.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.12 | 1.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.58 | 2.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.22 | 2.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.02 | 8.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 | 0.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | Beqaa | North Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 11.54 | 10.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.66 | 3.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.22 | 20.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 11.88 | 15.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.68 | 22.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.11 | 55.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 46.06 | 47.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,354 | 1,849 |
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