Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 232% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,119,320 L£ (₨2,023) | ₨420 | + 382% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,466,270 L£ (₨1,400) | ₨361 | + 287% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 700,942 L£ (₨669) | ₨177 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 202,136 L£ (₨193) | ₨62 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 709,100 L£ (₨677) | ₨101 | + 567% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 180,145 L£ (₨172) | ₨45 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 796,800 L£ (₨761) | ₨254 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 324,296 L£ (₨310) | ₨194 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 90,020 L£ (₨86) | ₨41 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 169,704 L£ (₨162) | ₨171 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,924,370 L£ (₨2,792) | ₨908 | + 207% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 217,192 L£ (₨207) | ₨93 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 191,199 L£ (₨183) | ₨41 | + 344% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 266% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 142,597,000 L£ (₨136,134) | ₨47,437 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 77,405,200 L£ (₨73,897) | ₨29,632 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 28,055,900 L£ (₨26,784) | ₨5,486 | + 388% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 129,526,000 L£ (₨123,655) | ₨30,304 | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 91,759,600 L£ (₨87,600) | ₨17,855 | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,668,400 L£ (₨22,596) | ₨4,698 | + 381% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 4,489,500 L£ (₨4,286) | ₨749 | + 472% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,356,600 L£ (₨28,026) | ₨27,357 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,658,600 L£ (₨24,496) | ₨12,897 | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 781,524 L£ (₨746) | ₨532 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,192,390 L£ (₨3,048) | ₨738 | + 313% | |
| Clothes | + 641% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 641% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000,000 L£ (₨28,640) | ₨2,415 | + 1086% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 12,324,300 L£ (₨11,766) | ₨2,581 | + 356% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 24,339,800 L£ (₨23,237) | ₨4,262 | + 445% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000,000 L£ (₨52,507) | ₨2,995 | + 1653% | |
| Transportation | + 644% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 644% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,912,810,000 L£ (₨2,780,781) | ₨1,758,920 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 108,373 L£ (₨103) | ₨103 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30,000,000 L£ (₨28,640) | ₨1,555 | + 1742% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 206% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 626,187 L£ (₨598) | ₨94 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 925,000 L£ (₨883) | ₨250 | + 253% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 6,849,760 L£ (₨6,539) | ₨1,186 | + 451% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,000,000 L£ (₨955) | ₨346 | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 538,891 L£ (₨514) | ₨229 | + 124% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 590,128 L£ (₨563) | ₨271 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 425,000 L£ (₨406) | ₨195 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 577,463 L£ (₨551) | ₨96 | + 474% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,394,610 L£ (₨1,331) | ₨307 | + 334% | |
| Entertainment | + 460% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 460% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Lebanon | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,535,760 L£ (₨6,240) | ₨1,330 | + 369% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,034,300 L£ (₨1,942) | ₨647 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000,000 L£ (₨95,467) | ₨1,539 | + 6105% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,787,200 L£ (₨10,298) | ₨2,144 | + 380% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,805,180 L£ (₨3,633) | ₨709 | + 413% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 680,475 L£ (₨650) | ₨234 | + 178% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 753,650 L£ (₨719) | ₨199 | + 262% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 150,000,000 L£ (₨143,201) | ₨42,549 | + 237% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55,000 L£ (₨53) | ₨5.62 | + 834% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 14,044,900 L£ (₨13,408) | ₨1,807 | + 642% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 550,000 L£ (₨525) | ₨273 | + 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 420% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,221 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 420% more expensive than in India
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