United StatesUnited States

Lebanon

Compared with United States, using real observed prices.

Baseline: United StatesUnited States = 1×

LebanonLebanon vs United StatesUnited States
Overall verdict

LebanonLebanon is about 0.89× United StatesUnited States.

Average across 2 categories, 3 items with data

The shape of prices (vs United StatesUnited States = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is United States. 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 United StatesUnited States United States = 1× LebanonLebanon is pricier →
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.90
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.88

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.04
    LebanonLebanon $1.19 USD 1.191
    United StatesUnited States $1.15 USD 1.146
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.88
    LebanonLebanon $5.36 LBP 480,000
    United StatesUnited States $6.12 USD 6.12
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.79
    LebanonLebanon $1.07 USD 1.065
    United StatesUnited States $1.36 USD 1.356
    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
+219%
in USD

It rose 1197% in local currency, but 219% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Lebanon's inflation.