- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,005 L£ (₨1,480) | ₨386 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,602 L£ (₨583) | ₨267 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,436 L£ (₨298) | ₨144 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,999 L£ (₨139) | ₨51 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,038 L£ (₨233) | ₨71 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,860 L£ (₨86) | ₨42 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,871 L£ (₨318) | ₨196 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,148 L£ (₨99) | ₨136 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,101 L£ (₨51) | ₨24 | + 108% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,187 L£ (₨101) | ₨119 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19,036 L£ (₨881) | ₨816 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,209 L£ (₨102) | ₨81 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 979 L£ (₨45) | ₨31 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 135% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,740 L£ (₨82,973) | ₨31,019 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,081,960 L£ (₨50,048) | ₨21,062 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 234,398 L£ (₨10,843) | ₨4,345 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,363,960 L£ (₨63,093) | ₨25,474 | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 719,061 L£ (₨33,262) | ₨14,705 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 272,935 L£ (₨12,625) | ₨3,762 | + 236% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 64,962 L£ (₨3,005) | ₨864 | + 248% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 499,340 L£ (₨23,098) | ₨34,016 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 171,274 L£ (₨7,923) | ₨10,383 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,728 L£ (₨635) | ₨389 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,915 L£ (₨459) | ₨498 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 72% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 72% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 117,718 L£ (₨5,445) | ₨2,426 | + 124% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 84,647 L£ (₨3,916) | ₨2,757 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 149,501 L£ (₨6,915) | ₨3,719 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251,175 L£ (₨11,619) | ₨2,934 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,375,100 L£ (₨1,220,033) | ₨858,204 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,418 L£ (₨66) | ₨76 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 80,605 L£ (₨3,729) | ₨1,287 | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 75% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,197 L£ (₨194) | ₨116 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,366 L£ (₨803) | ₨289 | + 178% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 67,516 L£ (₨3,123) | ₨1,375 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 7,271 L£ (₨336) | ₨238 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,900 L£ (₨273) | ₨181 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,295 L£ (₨291) | ₨221 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,091 L£ (₨143) | ₨136 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (₨227) | ₨68 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18,423 L£ (₨852) | ₨273 | + 212% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50,338 L£ (₨2,328) | ₨1,195 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,871 L£ (₨1,289) | ₨466 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,545 L£ (₨7,380) | ₨1,803 | + 309% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 101,492 L£ (₨4,695) | ₨1,824 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,543 L£ (₨765) | ₨643 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,158 L£ (₨377) | ₨189 | + 100% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,002 L£ (₨324) | ₨204 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 917,019 L£ (₨42,419) | ₨38,632 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 491 L£ (₨23) | ₨29 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 119,553 L£ (₨5,530) | ₨1,875 | + 195% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,272 L£ (₨151) | ₨246 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 90% more expensive than in India
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