Cost of Living Comparison Between Canada and Lebanon 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Lebanon is 34.1% lower than in Canada (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Lebanon is 41.7% lower than in Canada | |
| Rent Prices in Lebanon are 60.3% lower than in Canada | |
| Restaurant Prices in Lebanon are 32.2% lower than in Canada | |
| Groceries Prices in Lebanon are 50.0% lower than in Canada | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Lebanon is 66.7% lower than in Canada | |
Restaurants | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
25.00 C$ (17.87 $) |
13.99 C$ (10.00 $) |
-44.1 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
100.00 C$ (71.49 $) |
69.94 C$ (50.00 $) |
-30.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
15.00 C$ (10.72 $) |
11.19 C$ (8.00 $) |
-25.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
8.00 C$ (5.72 $) |
5.59 C$ (4.00 $) |
-30.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
8.00 C$ (5.72 $) |
6.99 C$ (5.00 $) |
-12.6 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
5.24 C$ (3.74 $) |
4.11 C$ (2.94 $) |
-21.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.89 C$ (2.07 $) |
2.28 C$ (1.63 $) |
-21.2 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
2.35 C$ (1.68 $) |
1.26 C$ (0.90 $) |
-46.4 % |
Markets | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
3.08 C$ (2.20 $) |
2.32 C$ (1.66 $) |
-24.8 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
3.33 C$ (2.38 $) |
0.94 C$ (0.67 $) |
-71.7 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.31 C$ (1.65 $) |
0.98 C$ (0.70 $) |
-57.5 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
4.85 C$ (3.47 $) |
3.99 C$ (2.85 $) |
-17.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
7.01 C$ (5.01 $) |
5.38 C$ (3.85 $) |
-23.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
7.58 C$ (5.42 $) |
5.26 C$ (3.76 $) |
-30.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
9.48 C$ (6.78 $) |
7.00 C$ (5.00 $) |
-26.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
2.61 C$ (1.86 $) |
1.04 C$ (0.75 $) |
-59.9 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.91 C$ (0.65 $) |
0.85 C$ (0.61 $) |
-7.0 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.44 C$ (1.74 $) |
0.68 C$ (0.48 $) |
-72.3 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
2.56 C$ (1.83 $) |
0.65 C$ (0.47 $) |
-74.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.69 C$ (1.21 $) |
0.53 C$ (0.38 $) |
-68.4 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.64 C$ (1.17 $) |
0.63 C$ (0.45 $) |
-61.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
3.57 C$ (2.55 $) |
1.08 C$ (0.77 $) |
-69.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
2.45 C$ (1.75 $) |
0.92 C$ (0.66 $) |
-62.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
18.00 C$ (12.87 $) |
9.79 C$ (7.00 $) |
-45.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.03 C$ (2.88 $) |
1.69 C$ (1.21 $) |
-58.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.51 C$ (3.23 $) |
2.81 C$ (2.01 $) |
-37.8 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
20.00 C$ (14.30 $) |
3.85 C$ (2.75 $) |
-80.8 % |
Transportation | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.50 C$ (2.50 $) |
2.10 C$ (1.50 $) |
-40.1 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
104.50 C$ (74.71 $) |
97.91 C$ (70.00 $) |
-6.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
4.50 C$ (3.22 $) |
6.99 C$ (5.00 $) |
+55.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
3.38 C$ (2.42 $) |
2.81 C$ (2.01 $) |
-16.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
35.50 C$ (25.38 $) |
31.47 C$ (22.50 $) |
-11.3 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
1.54 C$ (1.10 $) |
1.27 C$ (0.91 $) |
-17.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
35,000.00 C$ (25,022.34 $) |
41,962.50 C$ (30,000.00 $) |
+19.9 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
27,256.51 C$ (19,486.34 $) |
33,103.75 C$ (23,666.67 $) |
+21.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
208.78 C$ (149.26 $) |
237.46 C$ (169.77 $) |
+13.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
61.40 C$ (43.90 $) |
27.62 C$ (19.75 $) |
-55.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
85.61 C$ (61.21 $) |
52.27 C$ (37.37 $) |
-38.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
59.00 C$ (42.18 $) |
69.51 C$ (49.70 $) |
+17.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
25.77 C$ (18.43 $) |
30.31 C$ (21.67 $) |
+17.6 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
15.82 C$ (11.31 $) |
11.19 C$ (8.00 $) |
-29.2 % |
Childcare | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
1,085.51 C$ (776.06 $) |
453.30 C$ (324.07 $) |
-58.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
19,039.44 C$ (13,611.75 $) |
8,193.45 C$ (5,857.69 $) |
-57.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
76.74 C$ (54.86 $) |
78.42 C$ (56.07 $) |
+2.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
56.51 C$ (40.40 $) |
71.34 C$ (51.00 $) |
+26.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
121.35 C$ (86.75 $) |
148.37 C$ (106.07 $) |
+22.3 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
145.99 C$ (104.37 $) |
131.81 C$ (94.23 $) |
-9.7 % |
Rent Per Month | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,841.71 C$ (1,316.68 $) |
743.70 C$ (531.69 $) |
-59.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,600.38 C$ (1,144.15 $) |
390.18 C$ (278.95 $) |
-75.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,896.52 C$ (2,070.79 $) |
1,600.83 C$ (1,144.47 $) |
-44.7 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
2,540.82 C$ (1,816.49 $) |
788.39 C$ (563.64 $) |
-69.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
650.27 C$ (464.90 $) |
256.65 C$ (183.48 $) |
-60.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
532.13 C$ (380.43 $) |
142.73 C$ (102.04 $) |
-73.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Canada Edit |
Lebanon Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
4,068.52 C$ (2,908.68 $) |
789.83 C$ (564.67 $) |
-80.6 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 5.58 | 10.12 | +81.5 % |
| Last update: | 29 November 2025 | 28 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 4141 | 84 |
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