Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 292% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (₨2,174) | ₨370 | + 488% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21,383 L£ (₨1,037) | ₨294 | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17,754 L£ (₨861) | ₨143 | + 504% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,599 L£ (₨320) | ₨52 | + 512% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,154 L£ (₨541) | ₨73 | + 638% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,366 L£ (₨212) | ₨36 | + 485% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,307 L£ (₨840) | ₨227 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4,805 L£ (₨233) | ₨140 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2,766 L£ (₨134) | ₨31 | + 336% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (₨217) | ₨132 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (₨1,265) | ₨773 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,852 L£ (₨235) | ₨85 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,914 L£ (₨93) | ₨36 | + 158% | |
| Housing | + 468% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 468% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (₨227,414) | ₨33,366 | + 582% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (₨82,712) | ₨19,918 | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (₨17,888) | ₨4,363 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (₨136,580) | ₨19,026 | + 618% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,573,040 L£ (₨76,315) | ₨12,499 | + 511% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (₨13,617) | ₨3,334 | + 308% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (₨4,725) | ₨676 | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (₨48,096) | ₨29,555 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (₨34,760) | ₨10,444 | + 233% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,617 L£ (₨1,679) | ₨411 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,745 L£ (₨812) | ₨211 | + 285% | |
| Clothes | + 321% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 321% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,787 L£ (₨12,167) | ₨2,314 | + 426% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 189,069 L£ (₨9,173) | ₨2,579 | + 256% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 202,242 L£ (₨9,812) | ₨3,601 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 623,515 L£ (₨30,249) | ₨2,719 | + 1013% | |
| Transportation | + 427% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 427% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (₨7,987,611) | ₨918,724 | + 769% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,390 L£ (₨67) | ₨80 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (₨9,145) | ₨1,164 | + 686% | |
| Personal Care | + 311% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 311% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (₨477) | ₨100 | + 375% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (₨689) | ₨212 | + 224% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 108,723 L£ (₨5,275) | ₨624 | + 745% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (₨1,157) | ₨316 | + 266% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (₨841) | ₨161 | + 421% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14,432 L£ (₨700) | ₨254 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (₨324) | ₨140 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (₨455) | ₨68 | + 566% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (₨1,128) | ₨239 | + 371% | |
| Entertainment | + 354% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 354% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (₨5,025) | ₨1,175 | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (₨2,173) | ₨473 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (₨17,913) | ₨1,631 | + 998% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (₨8,468) | ₨1,624 | + 421% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (₨1,169) | ₨568 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (₨545) | ₨193 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (₨726) | ₨191 | + 280% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (₨101,510) | ₨36,202 | + 180% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (₨54) | ₨5.27 | + 922% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (₨9,199) | ₨1,577 | + 483% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,867 L£ (₨479) | ₨271 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 382% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,736 prices entered by 2,122 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 382% more expensive than in India
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