Cost of living
Tripoli (Lebanon) compared to South Lebanon (Lebanon)
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Overview comparison
Tripoli (Lebanon)South Lebanon (Lebanon)
Consumer prices in South Lebanon (Lebanon) are roughly 16% higher than in Tripoli (Lebanon).
Cost of living
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Total with rent one person | 572 | 837 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,068 | 1,656 |
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| Without rent one person | 464 | 475 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,098 | 1,420 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 383.1 | 297.53 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 641.73 | 527.04 |
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| Food person | 274 | 305 |
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| Food family | 711 | 765 |
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| Transport person | 63.33 | 82.82 |
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| Transport family | 193.48 | 206.93 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.08 years | 68.58 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.2 | 4.69 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 27.98 | 24.07 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.34 | 7.11 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.57 | 1.11 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.08 | 4.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.79 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 193.54 | 191.68 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 124.43 | 139.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 968.4 | 514.9 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 473.59 | 282.71 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 162.28 | 131.15 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 224.49 | 161.51 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 34.71 | 62.7 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.25 | 5.72 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,769 | 1,594 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,133 | 720 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 | 1.82 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 63.66% | 27.03% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.7 | 17.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 2.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.38 | 0.96 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.4 | 2.18 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.36 | 7.7 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.54 | 6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.45 | 5.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.56 | 1.48 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.23 | 0.59 |
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Other
| Item | Tripoli (Lebanon) | South Lebanon (Lebanon) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.97 | 45.63 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.12 | 5.76 |
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| Doctors visit | 45.52 | 30.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.75 | 8.79 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.42 | 20.85 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.45 | 48.03 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 135.8 | 244.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,766 | 5,490 |
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