Cost of Living Comparison Between Lebanon and Canada 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Canada is 51.7% higher than in Lebanon (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Canada is 71.4% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Rent Prices in Canada are 152.1% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Restaurant Prices in Canada are 47.4% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Groceries Prices in Canada are 99.9% higher than in Lebanon | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Canada is 200.5% higher than in Lebanon | |
Restaurants | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
10.00 $ (13.99 C$) |
17.87 $ (25.00 C$) |
+78.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
50.00 $ (69.94 C$) |
71.49 $ (100.00 C$) |
+43.0 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
8.00 $ (11.19 C$) |
10.72 $ (15.00 C$) |
+34.0 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
4.00 $ (5.59 C$) |
5.72 $ (8.00 C$) |
+43.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
5.00 $ (6.99 C$) |
5.72 $ (8.00 C$) |
+14.4 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
2.94 $ (4.11 C$) |
3.74 $ (5.24 C$) |
+27.4 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
1.63 $ (2.28 C$) |
2.07 $ (2.89 C$) |
+26.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.90 $ (1.26 C$) |
1.68 $ (2.35 C$) |
+86.4 % |
Markets | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
1.66 $ (2.32 C$) |
2.20 $ (3.08 C$) |
+33.0 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
0.67 $ (0.94 C$) |
2.38 $ (3.33 C$) |
+253.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (0.98 C$) |
1.65 $ (2.31 C$) |
+135.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
2.85 $ (3.99 C$) |
3.47 $ (4.85 C$) |
+21.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
3.85 $ (5.38 C$) |
5.01 $ (7.01 C$) |
+30.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
3.76 $ (5.26 C$) |
5.42 $ (7.58 C$) |
+44.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
5.00 $ (7.00 C$) |
6.78 $ (9.48 C$) |
+35.4 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
0.75 $ (1.04 C$) |
1.86 $ (2.61 C$) |
+149.7 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
0.61 $ (0.85 C$) |
0.65 $ (0.91 C$) |
+7.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.48 $ (0.68 C$) |
1.74 $ (2.44 C$) |
+261.0 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
0.47 $ (0.65 C$) |
1.83 $ (2.56 C$) |
+293.0 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
0.38 $ (0.53 C$) |
1.21 $ (1.69 C$) |
+216.2 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
0.45 $ (0.63 C$) |
1.17 $ (1.64 C$) |
+158.8 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
0.77 $ (1.08 C$) |
2.55 $ (3.57 C$) |
+230.3 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
0.66 $ (0.92 C$) |
1.75 $ (2.45 C$) |
+165.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
7.00 $ (9.79 C$) |
12.87 $ (18.00 C$) |
+83.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
1.21 $ (1.69 C$) |
2.88 $ (4.03 C$) |
+138.4 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.01 $ (2.81 C$) |
3.23 $ (4.51 C$) |
+60.7 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
2.75 $ (3.85 C$) |
14.30 $ (20.00 C$) |
+419.9 % |
Transportation | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
1.50 $ (2.10 C$) |
2.50 $ (3.50 C$) |
+66.8 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
70.00 $ (97.91 C$) |
74.71 $ (104.50 C$) |
+6.7 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 $ (6.99 C$) |
3.22 $ (4.50 C$) |
-35.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
2.01 $ (2.81 C$) |
2.42 $ (3.38 C$) |
+20.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
22.50 $ (31.47 C$) |
25.38 $ (35.50 C$) |
+12.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.91 $ (1.27 C$) |
1.10 $ (1.54 C$) |
+21.1 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
30,000.00 $ (41,962.50 C$) |
25,022.34 $ (35,000.00 C$) |
-16.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
23,666.67 $ (33,103.75 C$) |
19,486.34 $ (27,256.51 C$) |
-17.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
169.77 $ (237.46 C$) |
149.26 $ (208.78 C$) |
-12.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
19.75 $ (27.62 C$) |
43.90 $ (61.40 C$) |
+122.3 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
37.37 $ (52.27 C$) |
61.21 $ (85.61 C$) |
+63.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
49.70 $ (69.51 C$) |
42.18 $ (59.00 C$) |
-15.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
21.67 $ (30.31 C$) |
18.43 $ (25.77 C$) |
-15.0 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
8.00 $ (11.19 C$) |
11.31 $ (15.82 C$) |
+41.3 % |
Childcare | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
324.07 $ (453.30 C$) |
776.06 $ (1,085.51 C$) |
+139.5 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
5,857.69 $ (8,193.45 C$) |
13,611.75 $ (19,039.44 C$) |
+132.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
56.07 $ (78.42 C$) |
54.86 $ (76.74 C$) |
-2.2 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
51.00 $ (71.34 C$) |
40.40 $ (56.51 C$) |
-20.8 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
106.07 $ (148.37 C$) |
86.75 $ (121.35 C$) |
-18.2 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
94.23 $ (131.81 C$) |
104.37 $ (145.99 C$) |
+10.8 % |
Rent Per Month | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
531.69 $ (743.70 C$) |
1,316.68 $ (1,841.71 C$) |
+147.6 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
278.95 $ (390.18 C$) |
1,144.15 $ (1,600.38 C$) |
+310.2 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,144.47 $ (1,600.83 C$) |
2,070.79 $ (2,896.52 C$) |
+80.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
563.64 $ (788.39 C$) |
1,816.49 $ (2,540.82 C$) |
+222.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
183.48 $ (256.65 C$) |
464.90 $ (650.27 C$) |
+153.4 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.04 $ (142.73 C$) |
380.43 $ (532.13 C$) |
+272.8 % |
Salaries And Financing | Lebanon Edit |
Canada Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
564.67 $ (789.83 C$) |
2,908.68 $ (4,068.52 C$) |
+415.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.12 | 5.58 | -44.9 % |
| Last update: | 28 November 2025 | 29 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 84 | 4141 |
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