- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 125% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34,821 L£ (₨1,699) | ₨421 | + 304% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,206 L£ (₨596) | ₨266 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,060 L£ (₨296) | ₨143 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,086 L£ (₨151) | ₨52 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,237 L£ (₨256) | ₨72 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,692 L£ (₨83) | ₨41 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7,496 L£ (₨366) | ₨202 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,025 L£ (₨99) | ₨138 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,067 L£ (₨52) | ₨25 | + 112% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,334 L£ (₨114) | ₨120 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22,693 L£ (₨1,107) | ₨819 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,322 L£ (₨113) | ₨82 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 986 L£ (₨48) | ₨32 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 151% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,664,700 L£ (₨81,226) | ₨31,052 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,013,520 L£ (₨49,453) | ₨21,450 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,935 L£ (₨12,927) | ₨4,341 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (₨66,552) | ₨25,423 | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (₨35,085) | ₨15,781 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 431,115 L£ (₨21,035) | ₨3,687 | + 471% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 62,026 L£ (₨3,026) | ₨840 | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (₨24,364) | ₨33,561 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (₨8,357) | ₨10,390 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (₨670) | ₨379 | + 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (₨484) | ₨536 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 83% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 95,699 L£ (₨4,669) | ₨2,386 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 87,505 L£ (₨4,270) | ₨2,710 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,328 L£ (₨7,579) | ₨3,680 | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 246,902 L£ (₨12,047) | ₨2,903 | + 315% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,291,000 L£ (₨1,331,614) | ₨876,432 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,392 L£ (₨68) | ₨77 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 76,812 L£ (₨3,748) | ₨1,304 | + 187% | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (₨205) | ₨132 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16,342 L£ (₨797) | ₨290 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 80,706 L£ (₨3,938) | ₨1,525 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (₨355) | ₨251 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,635 L£ (₨373) | ₨176 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,427 L£ (₨362) | ₨223 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,119 L£ (₨201) | ₨135 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (₨240) | ₨69 | + 249% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (₨899) | ₨322 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53,265 L£ (₨2,599) | ₨1,209 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,173 L£ (₨1,375) | ₨471 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (₨7,785) | ₨1,936 | + 302% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 99,983 L£ (₨4,879) | ₨1,816 | + 169% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,946 L£ (₨827) | ₨622 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,099 L£ (₨395) | ₨191 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,310 L£ (₨503) | ₨205 | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,007,440 L£ (₨49,156) | ₨38,905 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (₨24) | ₨54 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142,133 L£ (₨6,935) | ₨1,870 | + 271% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,401 L£ (₨166) | ₨248 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 91% more expensive than in India
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