- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- India
- Comparison
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 | 33,628 L£ (₨1,605) | ₨420 | + 282% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,350 L£ (₨589) | ₨267 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (₨321) | ₨142 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (₨144) | ₨52 | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,953 L£ (₨236) | ₨71 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (₨91) | ₨39 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (₨319) | ₨201 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (₨91) | ₨139 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (₨50) | ₨25 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,313 L£ (₨110) | ₨122 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (₨971) | ₨830 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,248 L£ (₨107) | ₨82 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,025 L£ (₨49) | ₨33 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 158% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 158% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (₨73,906) | ₨30,880 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (₨46,264) | ₨21,220 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (₨12,646) | ₨4,520 | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,040 L£ (₨77,835) | ₨24,691 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (₨41,956) | ₨15,583 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (₨24,507) | ₨3,830 | + 540% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (₨2,807) | ₨824 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (₨16,728) | ₨33,684 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (₨6,924) | ₨10,650 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (₨923) | ₨380 | + 143% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (₨543) | ₨551 | - 1% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (₨4,963) | ₨2,411 | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (₨3,671) | ₨2,667 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (₨7,369) | ₨3,749 | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (₨7,878) | ₨2,910 | + 171% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,201,100 L£ (₨1,393,502) | ₨878,319 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (₨83) | ₨78 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (₨3,350) | ₨1,347 | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 100% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (₨251) | ₨137 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (₨893) | ₨285 | + 214% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (₨3,889) | ₨1,553 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (₨496) | ₨257 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (₨347) | ₨178 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (₨358) | ₨225 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (₨179) | ₨135 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (₨229) | ₨72 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (₨751) | ₨277 | + 172% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (₨2,584) | ₨1,190 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (₨1,344) | ₨472 | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (₨5,288) | ₨1,972 | + 168% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (₨4,481) | ₨1,765 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (₨831) | ₨618 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (₨379) | ₨195 | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (₨479) | ₨208 | + 130% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (₨49,945) | ₨38,823 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (₨27) | ₨58 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (₨6,426) | ₨1,881 | + 242% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (₨164) | ₨252 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 85% more expensive than in India
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