Cost of Living Comparison Between Lebanon and Australia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Australia is 53.1% higher than in Lebanon (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Australia is 68.1% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Rent Prices in Australia are 123.4% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Australia are 47.7% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Groceries Prices in Australia are 110.1% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Australia is 298.1% higher than in Lebanon | |
Restaurants | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 $ (15.65 A$) |
15.97 $ (25.00 A$) |
+59.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
50.00 $ (78.26 A$) |
76.66 $ (120.00 A$) |
+53.3 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
8.00 $ (12.52 A$) |
9.58 $ (15.00 A$) |
+19.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
3.25 $ (5.09 A$) |
6.39 $ (10.00 A$) |
+96.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
5.00 $ (7.83 A$) |
7.03 $ (11.00 A$) |
+40.6 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.82 $ (4.41 A$) |
3.42 $ (5.36 A$) |
+21.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
1.50 $ (2.36 A$) |
2.59 $ (4.06 A$) |
+72.2 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.94 $ (1.47 A$) |
2.13 $ (3.33 A$) |
+126.5 % |
Markets | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
6.53 $ (10.22 A$) |
5.71 $ (8.93 A$) |
-12.5 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
0.66 $ (1.03 A$) |
2.18 $ (3.42 A$) |
+233.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.09 A$) |
0.92 $ (1.45 A$) |
+32.4 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.82 $ (4.41 A$) |
4.21 $ (6.59 A$) |
+49.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
4.23 $ (6.62 A$) |
4.01 $ (6.28 A$) |
-5.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.85 $ (6.03 A$) |
3.78 $ (5.91 A$) |
-1.9 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
4.96 $ (7.76 A$) |
6.22 $ (9.73 A$) |
+25.5 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (1.10 A$) |
1.42 $ (2.22 A$) |
+102.6 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.62 $ (0.97 A$) |
1.22 $ (1.92 A$) |
+98.2 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.46 $ (0.72 A$) |
1.30 $ (2.03 A$) |
+182.9 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.44 $ (0.69 A$) |
1.90 $ (2.98 A$) |
+331.5 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.37 $ (0.58 A$) |
1.09 $ (1.71 A$) |
+194.0 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.43 $ (0.68 A$) |
0.96 $ (1.50 A$) |
+119.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.79 $ (1.23 A$) |
2.16 $ (3.39 A$) |
+175.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.57 $ (0.90 A$) |
1.48 $ (2.32 A$) |
+158.7 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 $ (10.96 A$) |
12.78 $ (20.00 A$) |
+82.5 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.19 $ (1.86 A$) |
4.39 $ (6.88 A$) |
+269.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.91 $ (2.99 A$) |
4.84 $ (7.57 A$) |
+153.3 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
2.50 $ (3.91 A$) |
30.67 $ (48.00 A$) |
+1,126.6 % |
Transportation | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 $ (2.35 A$) |
2.94 $ (4.60 A$) |
+95.9 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
70.00 $ (109.57 A$) |
95.83 $ (150.00 A$) |
+36.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
5.00 $ (7.83 A$) |
3.83 $ (6.00 A$) |
-23.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.41 $ (3.78 A$) |
2.78 $ (4.35 A$) |
+15.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
25.00 $ (39.13 A$) |
37.05 $ (58.00 A$) |
+48.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
3.43 $ (5.37 A$) |
4.43 $ (6.94 A$) |
+29.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
30,000.00 $ (46,958.34 A$) |
28,380.26 $ (44,423.00 A$) |
-5.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
25,555.56 $ (40,001.55 A$) |
22,318.24 $ (34,934.26 A$) |
-12.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
186.12 $ (291.32 A$) |
172.63 $ (270.21 A$) |
-7.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
34.89 $ (54.62 A$) |
26.39 $ (41.31 A$) |
-24.4 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
38.05 $ (59.56 A$) |
51.99 $ (81.37 A$) |
+36.6 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
53.72 $ (84.09 A$) |
46.79 $ (73.24 A$) |
-12.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
23.46 $ (36.72 A$) |
16.49 $ (25.81 A$) |
-29.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.00 $ (12.52 A$) |
14.06 $ (22.00 A$) |
+75.7 % |
Childcare | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
286.11 $ (447.84 A$) |
1,553.47 $ (2,431.61 A$) |
+443.0 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
3,857.14 $ (6,037.50 A$) |
12,242.30 $ (19,162.60 A$) |
+217.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
57.00 $ (89.22 A$) |
70.57 $ (110.45 A$) |
+23.8 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
50.00 $ (78.26 A$) |
50.21 $ (78.59 A$) |
+0.4 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.25 $ (166.31 A$) |
100.40 $ (157.16 A$) |
-5.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
88.21 $ (138.08 A$) |
108.73 $ (170.19 A$) |
+23.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
583.97 $ (914.08 A$) |
1,365.95 $ (2,138.10 A$) |
+133.9 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
306.82 $ (480.26 A$) |
1,079.16 $ (1,689.18 A$) |
+251.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,329.94 $ (2,081.72 A$) |
2,300.81 $ (3,601.41 A$) |
+73.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
664.91 $ (1,040.78 A$) |
1,701.08 $ (2,662.67 A$) |
+155.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
198.41 $ (310.57 A$) |
619.55 $ (969.77 A$) |
+212.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.47 $ (160.39 A$) |
464.63 $ (727.28 A$) |
+353.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lebanon Edit |
Australia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
529.91 $ (829.46 A$) |
3,545.96 $ (5,550.41 A$) |
+569.2 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 11.23 | 6.36 | -43.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
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