Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Lebanon is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (₨426) | ₨417 | + 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (₨442) | ₨340 | + 30% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (₨444) | ₨168 | + 165% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (₨137) | ₨60 | + 129% | |
12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (₨162) | ₨87 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (₨64) | ₨47 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (₨294) | ₨243 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (₨168) | ₨182 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (₨61) | ₨32 | + 91% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (₨90) | ₨155 | - 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (₨1,616) | ₨912 | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 139,305 L£ (₨129) | ₨88 | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (₨26) | ₨39 | - 33% | |
Housing | + 246% | |||
Housing in Lebanon is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (₨156,071) | ₨46,457 | + 236% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (₨35,998) | ₨26,696 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (₨886) | ₨4,673 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (₨78,443) | ₨26,601 | + 195% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (₨18,355) | ₨14,895 | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (₨18,519) | ₨4,065 | + 356% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (₨1,858) | ₨595 | + 212% | |
40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (₨13,911) | ₨29,913 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (₨3,710) | ₨10,503 | - 65% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (₨455) | ₨455 | + 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (₨6,937) | ₨647 | + 973% | |
Clothes | + 58% | |||
Clothes in Lebanon is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨4,630) | ₨2,412 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨4,630) | ₨2,912 | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (₨5,950) | ₨4,109 | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (₨2,046) | ₨2,950 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Lebanon is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (₨208,318) | ₨1,910,150 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (₨87) | ₨102 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,062 | - | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Lebanon is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (₨367) | ₨140 | + 163% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (₨535) | ₨241 | + 122% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (₨2,796) | ₨953 | + 193% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (₨293) | ₨386 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (₨160) | ₨200 | - 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (₨188) | ₨294 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (₨115) | ₨155 | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (₨177) | ₨86 | + 107% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (₨463) | ₨275 | + 68% | |
Entertainment | + 79% | |||
Entertainment in Lebanon is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (₨4,588) | ₨1,451 | + 216% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (₨884) | ₨688 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨370) | ₨1,587 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (₨9,248) | ₨2,125 | + 335% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (₨926) | ₨625 | + 48% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (₨278) | ₨191 | + 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (₨230) | ₨188 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (₨2,660) | ₨47,373 | - 94% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (₨7) | ₨1.67 | + 344% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (₨2,988) | ₨1,611 | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (₨137) | ₨289 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 60% |
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These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 60% more expensive than in India
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