Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2532% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 2532% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 589,867 L£ (₨29,339) | ₨337 | + 8610% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,749 L£ (₨4,812) | ₨298 | + 1517% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66,369 L£ (₨3,301) | ₨163 | + 1926% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28,364 L£ (₨1,411) | ₨54 | + 2530% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,070 L£ (₨1,496) | ₨84 | + 1690% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (₨706) | ₨40 | + 1676% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (₨3,463) | ₨210 | + 1549% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (₨845) | ₨152 | + 455% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (₨694) | ₨29 | + 2299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (₨1,132) | ₨148 | + 666% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (₨5,256) | ₨766 | + 586% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (₨1,318) | ₨87 | + 1412% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,205 L£ (₨557) | ₨35 | + 1477% | |
| Housing | + 958% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 958% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (₨328,440) | ₨30,628 | + 972% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (₨129,830) | ₨20,039 | + 548% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (₨103,892) | ₨4,413 | + 2254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (₨146,087) | ₨22,933 | + 537% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (₨75,777) | ₨14,192 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (₨71,272) | ₨3,664 | + 1845% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,360 L£ (₨7,429) | ₨511 | + 1355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (₨249,246) | ₨29,285 | + 751% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (₨100,458) | ₨12,378 | + 712% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,347 L£ (₨4,693) | ₨416 | + 1028% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,219 L£ (₨2,150) | ₨319 | + 573% | |
| Clothes | + 1468% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1468% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (₨61,558) | ₨2,328 | + 2545% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (₨26,143) | ₨2,564 | + 920% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (₨71,680) | ₨3,571 | + 1907% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (₨100,786) | ₨3,002 | + 3257% | |
| Transportation | + 1608% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 1608% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (₨9,661,176) | ₨986,196 | + 880% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,251 L£ (₨1,057) | ₨108 | + 883% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (₨45,123) | ₨1,424 | + 3069% | |
| Personal Care | + 1772% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 1772% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (₨3,665) | ₨140 | + 2520% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (₨6,733) | ₨303 | + 2122% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (₨18,661) | ₨1,443 | + 1193% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (₨4,733) | ₨402 | + 1079% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106,806 L£ (₨5,312) | ₨190 | + 2700% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,377 L£ (₨4,296) | ₨248 | + 1629% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (₨1,627) | ₨152 | + 972% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47,297 L£ (₨2,352) | ₨72 | + 3177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (₨5,575) | ₨374 | + 1393% | |
| Entertainment | + 1392% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 1392% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193,031 L£ (₨9,601) | ₨1,405 | + 584% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (₨7,182) | ₨592 | + 1113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨19,895) | ₨1,517 | + 1211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (₨35,021) | ₨2,140 | + 1537% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (₨8,134) | ₨607 | + 1239% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (₨3,012) | ₨229 | + 1216% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (₨2,290) | ₨173 | + 1220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (₨127,529) | ₨46,652 | + 173% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,492 L£ (₨373) | ₨1.29 | + 28748% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (₨19,783) | ₨1,540 | + 1185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,917 L£ (₨2,682) | ₨247 | + 986% | |
| TOTAL | + 1621% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,876 prices entered by 996 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 1621% more expensive than in India
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