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