Lebanon vs United States
United States is about 72% pricier than Lebanon overall, with a price level of 100.0 versus 28.1 (US = 100). The gap is widest in health and narrowest in food. On quality of life, United States scores higher (91 vs 77 of 100).
Metric Lebanon United States
Price level (US=100) 28.1 100.0
GDP / capita (PPP) $12,575 $85,810
GNI / capita (PPP) $12,420 $85,980
Inflation (YoY) 45.2% 2.9%
What's different, by category
Price levels by category (world average = 100). The cheaper of the two is highlighted.
Category Lebanon United States
Housing & utilities 42 215
Food 115 117
Transport 79 116
Restaurants & hotels 62 142
Health 29 208
Communication 50 224
Category price levels: World Bank ICP 2021 (world average = 100).
Quality of life
Metric Lebanon United States
Quality-of-life score 77/100 91/100
Life expectancy 78 yrs 79 yrs
Safety · homicide /100k 2.2 5.8
Internet users 81% 95%
Frequently asked
Is Lebanon more expensive than United States?
United States is more expensive: about 72% pricier than Lebanon overall.
What would a $100,000 lifestyle cost in United States?
Living the way $100,000 buys in Lebanon would cost roughly $356,000 in United States, based on overall price levels.
Which has the better quality of life, Lebanon or United States?
United States scores higher, 91 vs 77 out of 100.
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