- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,599 L£ (₨1,567) | ₨370 | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,432 L£ (₨591) | ₨266 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,688 L£ (₨294) | ₨145 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,013 L£ (₨133) | ₨51 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,253 L£ (₨231) | ₨70 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,905 L£ (₨84) | ₨50 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,767 L£ (₨342) | ₨197 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,161 L£ (₨95) | ₨134 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,174 L£ (₨52) | ₨25 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,116 L£ (₨93) | ₨117 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,861 L£ (₨742) | ₨800 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,214 L£ (₨97) | ₨80 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,219 L£ (₨54) | ₨32 | + 69% | |
| Housing | + 116% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 116% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,871,710 L£ (₨82,383) | ₨31,377 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,103,750 L£ (₨48,581) | ₨20,870 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 212,758 L£ (₨9,364) | ₨4,417 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,292,980 L£ (₨56,910) | ₨25,719 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 708,790 L£ (₨31,197) | ₨14,684 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 133,685 L£ (₨5,884) | ₨3,752 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 78,650 L£ (₨3,462) | ₨897 | + 286% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 563,323 L£ (₨24,794) | ₨34,591 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 177,993 L£ (₨7,834) | ₨10,923 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,997 L£ (₨748) | ₨371 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,192 L£ (₨405) | ₨571 | - 29% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,390 L£ (₨4,595) | ₨2,429 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 78,044 L£ (₨3,435) | ₨2,699 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 174,699 L£ (₨7,689) | ₨3,702 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 240,395 L£ (₨10,581) | ₨2,923 | + 262% | |
| Transportation | + 76% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,429,600 L£ (₨1,075,260) | ₨862,217 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,508 L£ (₨66) | ₨74 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90,750 L£ (₨3,994) | ₨1,323 | + 202% | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,428 L£ (₨195) | ₨128 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,263 L£ (₨804) | ₨277 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 66,239 L£ (₨2,915) | ₨1,208 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,690 L£ (₨206) | ₨224 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,415 L£ (₨282) | ₨180 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,595 L£ (₨290) | ₨221 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,149 L£ (₨139) | ₨143 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,759 L£ (₨209) | ₨70 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,400 L£ (₨766) | ₨291 | + 163% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51,321 L£ (₨2,259) | ₨1,163 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,512 L£ (₨1,211) | ₨461 | + 162% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181,742 L£ (₨7,999) | ₨1,845 | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 113,542 L£ (₨4,998) | ₨1,960 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15,843 L£ (₨697) | ₨677 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,247 L£ (₨319) | ₨188 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,810 L£ (₨344) | ₨212 | + 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 638,584 L£ (₨28,107) | ₨39,085 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 450 L£ (₨20) | ₨59 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 112,373 L£ (₨4,946) | ₨1,871 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,242 L£ (₨143) | ₨234 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in India
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