Cost of living
South (Lebanon) compared to North Governorate
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Overview comparison
South (Lebanon)North Governorate
Consumer prices in South (Lebanon) are roughly 37% higher than in North Governorate.
Cost of living
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| Total with rent one person | 643 | 467 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,869 | 1,080 |
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| Without rent one person | 363 | 305 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,414 | 726 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 250.2 | 233.31 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 533.8 | 368.64 |
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| Food person | 352 | 178 |
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| Food family | 685 | 396 |
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| Transport person | 89.78 | 52.77 |
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| Transport family | 225.06 | 120.76 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.54 years | 80.61 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| Lunch Menu | 1.85 | 4.21 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.59 | 12.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.66 | 3.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.86 | 1.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.78 | 1.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.12 | 0.7 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 228.08 | 66.03 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 94.26 | 114.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 569.8 | 445.82 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 265.14 | 130.6 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.83 | 38.64 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 118.14 | 66.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 47.24 | 68.98 |
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Transportation
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.48 | 15.84 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,140 | 1,732 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 544 | 323 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 0.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 52.15% | 2.77% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.65 | 10.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.91 | 1.55 |
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Groceries
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.77 | 0.61 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.01 | 0.7 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.74 | 1.22 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.64 | 2.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.35 | 2.49 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.39 | 8.49 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.13 | 0.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.53 | 0.26 |
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Other
| Item | South (Lebanon) | North Governorate |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.33 | 10.58 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.35 | 3.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.34 | 20.01 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.05 | 15.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 20.01 | 22.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 30.03 | 55.55 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 115.67 | 47.32 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,750 | 1,849 |
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