Cost of Living Comparison Between Lebanon and China Cost of Living Comparison Between Lebanon and China

😐 Solo nomad: Lebanon is 50.7% more expensive than China without rent, and 55.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Lebanon is 56.5% more expensive than China without rent, and 52.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Lebanon
China
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$9.91 LBP 886.8K
$2.86 ¥19.51
246.50%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$50.3 LBP 4.5M
$23.89 ¥163
110.72%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$8.19 LBP 733.4K
$4.77 ¥32.61
71.70%
Cappuccino
$2.88 LBP 257.4K
$3.08 ¥21.02
-6.49%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.46 LBP 130.9K
$0.44 ¥2.99
231.82%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.94 LBP 84.3K
$0.27 ¥1.84
248.15%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$3.89 LBP 348.0K
$0.93 ¥6.36
318.28%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 LBP 445.2K
$2.04 ¥13.96
143.63%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Lebanon
China
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.74 LBP 156.0K
$1.78 ¥12.16
-2.25%
White Bread (500g)
$0.78 LBP 69.4K
$1.60 ¥10.94
-51.25%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.55 LBP 138.7K
$0.98 ¥6.70
58.16%
Eggs
$2.73 LBP 244.7K
$1.55 ¥10.60
76.13%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.49 LBP 848.9K
$13.22 ¥90.3
-28.21%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.66 LBP 775.4K
$3.39 ¥23.13
155.46%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.94 LBP 979.5K
$10.52 ¥71.9
3.99%
Apples (1kg)
$1.56 LBP 139.4K
$1.84 ¥12.59
-15.22%
Banana (1kg)
$1.48 LBP 132.4K
$1.30 ¥8.89
13.85%
Oranges (1kg)
$1.00 LBP 89.6K
$1.47 ¥10.03
-31.97%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.05 LBP 93.9K
$1.15 ¥7.83
-8.70%
Potato (1kg)
$0.85 LBP 75.8K
$0.72 ¥4.94
18.06%
Onion (1kg)
$0.94 LBP 84.5K
$0.94 ¥6.40
-
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.82 LBP 73.0K
$0.61 ¥4.16
34.43%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.57 LBP 51.3K
$0.53 ¥3.61
7.55%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.53 LBP 226.4K
$3.54 ¥24.15
-28.53%
Wine (Bottle)
$8.87 LBP 794.1K
$11.89 ¥81.2
-25.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.17 LBP 105.1K
$0.79 ¥5.39
48.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.97 LBP 176.6K
$1.69 ¥11.51
16.57%
🚌 Getting Around
Lebanon
China
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.98 LBP 176.9K
$0.44 ¥2.98
350.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$68.7 LBP 6.1M
$20.98 ¥143
227.36%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$4.96 LBP 444.0K
$1.38 ¥9.39
259.42%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.52 LBP 135.7K
$0.35 ¥2.40
334.29%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$25.28 LBP 2.3M
$6.75 ¥46.13
274.52%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.90 LBP 80.7K
$1.16 ¥7.93
-22.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.1K LBP 2.7B
$19.7K ¥134.8K
52.29%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.7K LBP 2.2B
$16.9K ¥115.8K
45.95%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Lebanon
China
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$173 LBP 15.5M
$50.3 ¥344
244.21%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$35.18 LBP 3.1M
$10.04 ¥68.5
250.40%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$36.49 LBP 3.3M
$11.39 ¥77.8
220.37%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Lebanon
China
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$51.1 LBP 4.6M
$40.16 ¥274
27.22%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$23.28 LBP 2.1M
$14.68 ¥100
58.58%
Cinema Ticket
$8.08 LBP 723.4K
$6.21 ¥42.39
30.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Lebanon
China
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$275 LBP 24.6M
$402 ¥2,746
-31.61%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$3,844 LBP 344.0M
$17.4K ¥119.1K
-77.96%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Lebanon
China
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$58.5 LBP 5.2M
$46.39 ¥317
26.19%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.4 LBP 4.6M
$32.60 ¥223
57.73%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$105 LBP 9.4M
$71.3 ¥487
47.21%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$91.7 LBP 8.2M
$74.8 ¥511
22.68%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Lebanon
China
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$573 LBP 51.3M
$429 ¥2,931
33.59%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$292 LBP 26.1M
$261 ¥1,783
11.87%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,267 LBP 113.4M
$915 ¥6,253
38.37%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$655 LBP 58.7M
$545 ¥3,725
20.17%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,583 LBP 231.2M
$5,127 ¥35.0K
-49.62%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,282 LBP 114.7M
$2,614 ¥17.9K
-50.96%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Lebanon
China
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$579 LBP 51.9M
$1,061 ¥7,244
-45.36%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
10.94
4.06
169.46%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Lebanon: April 11, 2026

Last update for China: April 12, 2026

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