Cost of living
North Lebanon (Lebanon) compared to South Lebanon (Lebanon)
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Overview comparison
North Lebanon (Lebanon)South Lebanon (Lebanon)
Consumer prices in South Lebanon (Lebanon) are roughly 26% higher than in North Lebanon (Lebanon).
Cost of living
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Total with rent one person | 555 | 837 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,995 | 1,656 |
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| Without rent one person | 454 | 475 |
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| Without rent one family | 996 | 1,420 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 281.15 | 297.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 726.84 | 527.04 |
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| Food person | 237 | 305 |
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| Food family | 730 | 765 |
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| Transport person | 55.8 | 82.82 |
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| Transport family | 195.08 | 206.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.37 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.48 | 4.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 44.66 | 24.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.51 | 7.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.46 | 4.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.3 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 340.7 | 191.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 224.37 | 139.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,132.2 | 514.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 577.09 | 282.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 26.7 | 131.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 40.78 | 161.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 44.92 | 62.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.69 | 5.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 753 | 1,594 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 183 | 720 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 1.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.72% | 27.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.8 | 17.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.68 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.47 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.33 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.7 | 2.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 7.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.24 | 6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.56 | 5.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.43 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | North Lebanon (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.38 | 45.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.57 | 5.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.25 | 30.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.33 | 8.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 16.34 | 20.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 51.86 | 48.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 91.39 | 244.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,587 | 5,490 |
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