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Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,039 L£ (₨1,488) | ₨386 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,544 L£ (₨583) | ₨255 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,718 L£ (₨312) | ₨143 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,095 L£ (₨144) | ₨52 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,085 L£ (₨190) | ₨71 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,985 L£ (₨92) | ₨36 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,773 L£ (₨408) | ₨195 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,325 L£ (₨108) | ₨141 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,068 L£ (₨50) | ₨25 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,674 L£ (₨124) | ₨121 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,398 L£ (₨1,226) | ₨859 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,345 L£ (₨109) | ₨82 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,020 L£ (₨47) | ₨33 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 180% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 180% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,761,580 L£ (₨81,821) | ₨30,869 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,422,880 L£ (₨66,089) | ₨20,677 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385,386 L£ (₨17,900) | ₨4,250 | + 321% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,720,870 L£ (₨79,930) | ₨23,657 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 940,563 L£ (₨43,687) | ₨15,194 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 598,149 L£ (₨27,783) | ₨4,591 | + 505% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53,095 L£ (₨2,466) | ₨910 | + 171% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 455,764 L£ (₨21,169) | ₨34,312 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,915 L£ (₨7,381) | ₨11,460 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,147 L£ (₨889) | ₨426 | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,796 L£ (₨594) | ₨555 | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 140,537 L£ (₨6,528) | ₨2,422 | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,349 L£ (₨3,964) | ₨2,935 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 197,069 L£ (₨9,153) | ₨4,088 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 289,234 L£ (₨13,434) | ₨3,316 | + 305% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 68% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,445,700 L£ (₨1,553,475) | ₨870,351 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,633 L£ (₨76) | ₨79 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 63,851 L£ (₨2,966) | ₨1,286 | + 131% | |
| Personal Care | + 123% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (₨244) | ₨152 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (₨869) | ₨315 | + 176% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 86,805 L£ (₨4,032) | ₨1,141 | + 253% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (₨483) | ₨276 | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,947 L£ (₨323) | ₨182 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,744 L£ (₨360) | ₨224 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,977 L£ (₨231) | ₨125 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,983 L£ (₨324) | ₨71 | + 358% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,898 L£ (₨831) | ₨289 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,083 L£ (₨2,930) | ₨1,205 | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,820 L£ (₨1,339) | ₨500 | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,689 L£ (₨5,373) | ₨2,132 | + 152% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,249 L£ (₨5,121) | ₨1,813 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,959 L£ (₨788) | ₨863 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,372 L£ (₨389) | ₨214 | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,268 L£ (₨338) | ₨229 | + 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,292,770 L£ (₨60,046) | ₨37,379 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 810 L£ (₨38) | ₨49 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 219,382 L£ (₨10,190) | ₨2,303 | + 343% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,577 L£ (₨213) | ₨257 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 101% more expensive than in India
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