Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 914% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 914% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500,000 L£ (₨2,744) | ₨375 | + 631% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 633,492 L£ (₨3,477) | ₨318 | + 992% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 764,549 L£ (₨4,196) | ₨166 | + 2426% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 120,000 L£ (₨659) | ₨58 | + 1040% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 145,707 L£ (₨800) | ₨90 | + 785% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 64,688 L£ (₨355) | ₨39 | + 807% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 577,012 L£ (₨3,167) | ₨238 | + 1230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 354,648 L£ (₨1,947) | ₨154 | + 1160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38,896 L£ (₨213) | ₨31 | + 592% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 141,667 L£ (₨778) | ₨170 | + 357% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 950,000 L£ (₨5,214) | ₨771 | + 576% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 123,986 L£ (₨681) | ₨89 | + 668% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 77,811 L£ (₨427) | ₨38 | + 1037% | |
| Housing | + 650% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 650% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 50,000,000 L£ (₨274,435) | ₨40,749 | + 573% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 32,003,000 L£ (₨175,655) | ₨24,407 | + 620% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (₨5,254) | ₨5,174 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 30,000,000 L£ (₨164,661) | ₨24,775 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 18,798,200 L£ (₨103,178) | ₨15,144 | + 581% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (₨109,774) | ₨5,976 | + 1737% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,062,330 L£ (₨11,320) | ₨665 | + 1601% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,406,400 L£ (₨112,005) | ₨30,250 | + 270% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (₨21,994) | ₨11,999 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (₨2,700) | ₨535 | + 405% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 498,391 L£ (₨2,736) | ₨428 | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 117% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,392,260 L£ (₨7,642) | ₨2,524 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 539,226 L£ (₨2,960) | ₨2,729 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨27,443) | ₨4,298 | + 539% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (₨12,130) | ₨3,255 | + 273% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 89% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (₨1,234,803) | ₨1,331,740 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 96,075 L£ (₨527) | ₨105 | + 401% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,081 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 589% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 589% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 267,677 L£ (₨1,469) | ₨141 | + 941% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (₨3,171) | ₨276 | + 1051% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,530,780 L£ (₨19,379) | ₨905 | + 2042% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (₨1,737) | ₨396 | + 338% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (₨950) | ₨223 | + 327% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 248,111 L£ (₨1,362) | ₨281 | + 385% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (₨682) | ₨167 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 68,582 L£ (₨376) | ₨98 | + 283% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 495,618 L£ (₨2,720) | ₨306 | + 788% | |
| Entertainment | + 766% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 766% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (₨27,197) | ₨1,449 | + 1777% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,102,940 L£ (₨6,054) | ₨600 | + 908% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨2,195) | ₨1,479 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 6,428,420 L£ (₨35,284) | ₨1,867 | + 1790% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 169,613 L£ (₨931) | ₨756 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 272,618 L£ (₨1,496) | ₨220 | + 579% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 247,766 L£ (₨1,360) | ₨182 | + 646% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (₨15,769) | ₨51,617 | - 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 6,862 L£ (₨38) | ₨1.39 | + 2601% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 4,000,000 L£ (₨21,955) | ₨1,612 | + 1262% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 123,463 L£ (₨678) | ₨271 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 497% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,920 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 497% more expensive than in India
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