Cost of Living Comparison Between Syria and Lebanon 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lebanon is 67.1% higher than in Syria (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lebanon is 88.9% higher than in Syria | |
| Rent Prices in Lebanon are 265.8% higher than in Syria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lebanon are 125.3% higher than in Syria | |
| Groceries Prices in Lebanon are 27.9% higher than in Syria | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lebanon is 496.5% higher than in Syria | |
Restaurants | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.39 $ | 10.00 $ | +127.9 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 20.00 $ | 50.00 $ | +150.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 5.00 $ | 8.00 $ | +60.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 1.55 $ | 3.00 $ | +93.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.00 $ | 5.00 $ | +150.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 0.89 $ | 2.85 $ | +219.3 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 0.91 $ | 1.45 $ | +60.0 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.49 $ | 0.96 $ | +94.5 % |
Markets | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 3.12 $ | 6.33 $ | +102.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 0.64 $ | 0.61 $ | -5.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.59 $ | 0.71 $ | +19.2 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.78 $ | 2.62 $ | +46.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1.75 $ | 4.17 $ | +138.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.68 $ | 3.77 $ | +40.8 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.83 $ | 5.09 $ | +5.3 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | 0.67 $ | +68.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.77 $ | 0.57 $ | -26.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.40 $ | 0.46 $ | +13.7 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 0.31 $ | 0.43 $ | +40.3 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 0.27 $ | 0.36 $ | +34.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 0.30 $ | 0.39 $ | +32.1 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.39 $ | 0.75 $ | +94.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.64 $ | 0.52 $ | -19.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 5.00 $ | 7.00 $ | +40.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.00 $ | 1.14 $ | +13.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 1.93 $ | 1.80 $ | -6.5 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 3.00 $ | 2.50 $ | -16.7 % |
Transportation | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.10 $ | 1.50 $ | +1,400.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 8.50 $ | 70.00 $ | +723.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 1.00 $ | 5.00 $ | +400.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 1.61 $ | 2.41 $ | +50.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.49 $ | 22.50 $ | +310.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 7.83 $ | 3.43 $ | -56.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 22,000.00 $ | 27,500.00 $ | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 30,942.68 $ | 23,333.33 $ | -24.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 79.17 $ | 181.51 $ | +129.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 8.74 $ | 31.57 $ | +261.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 30.38 $ | 37.00 $ | +21.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 12.50 $ | 51.95 $ | +315.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 5.73 $ | 22.50 $ | +292.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 3.00 $ | 8.00 $ | +166.7 % |
Childcare | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 50.94 $ | 289.39 $ | +468.1 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 1,754.60 $ | 3,692.31 $ | +110.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 20.79 $ | 58.46 $ | +181.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 27.08 $ | 51.50 $ | +90.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 53.38 $ | 101.33 $ | +89.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 47.21 $ | 88.75 $ | +88.0 % |
Rent Per Month | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 137.56 $ | 555.25 $ | +303.6 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 85.66 $ | 314.29 $ | +266.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 351.49 $ | 1,303.41 $ | +270.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 192.75 $ | 634.25 $ | +229.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 139.35 $ | 195.81 $ | +40.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 58.84 $ | 99.00 $ | +68.3 % |
Salaries And Financing | Syria Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 45.85 $ | 516.67 $ | +1,026.7 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 13.00 | 11.23 | -13.6 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 67 |
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