NicaraguaNicaragua

Lebanon

Compared with Nicaragua, using real observed prices.

Baseline: NicaraguaNicaragua = 1×

LebanonLebanon vs NicaraguaNicaragua
Overall verdict

LebanonLebanon is about 1.01× NicaraguaNicaragua.

Average across 2 categories, 3 items with data

The shape of prices (vs NicaraguaNicaragua = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Nicaragua. A bar running right means Lebanon is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than NicaraguaNicaragua Nicaragua = 1× LebanonLebanon is pricier →
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.13
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.90

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.13
    LebanonLebanon NIO 196.31 LBP 480,000
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 174.00 NIO 174
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.90
    LebanonLebanon NIO 39.00 USD 1.065
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 43.18 USD 1.179
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.89
    LebanonLebanon NIO 43.62 USD 1.191
    NicaraguaNicaragua NIO 48.97 USD 1.337
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Lebanon

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+1197%
in LBP
37000 → 480000
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+232%
in NIO

It rose 1197% in local currency, but 232% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Lebanon's inflation.