- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 105% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,845 L£ (₨1,437) | ₨382 | + 276% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,926 L£ (₨583) | ₨267 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,602 L£ (₨298) | ₨144 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,999 L£ (₨135) | ₨51 | + 167% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,974 L£ (₨224) | ₨71 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,865 L£ (₨84) | ₨45 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,871 L£ (₨310) | ₨196 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,148 L£ (₨97) | ₨135 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,121 L£ (₨51) | ₨25 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,098 L£ (₨95) | ₨118 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 17,808 L£ (₨803) | ₨801 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,208 L£ (₨100) | ₨80 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,002 L£ (₨45) | ₨31 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 126% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 126% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,800,640 L£ (₨81,228) | ₨31,109 | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,088,690 L£ (₨49,112) | ₨20,941 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 209,495 L£ (₨9,450) | ₨4,350 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,302,440 L£ (₨58,754) | ₨24,211 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 711,605 L£ (₨32,101) | ₨14,600 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 208,395 L£ (₨9,401) | ₨3,911 | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 73,837 L£ (₨3,331) | ₨880 | + 278% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 518,502 L£ (₨23,390) | ₨34,089 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 165,082 L£ (₨7,447) | ₨10,464 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,944 L£ (₨764) | ₨381 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,749 L£ (₨440) | ₨533 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 114,773 L£ (₨5,177) | ₨2,429 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 78,835 L£ (₨3,556) | ₨2,784 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155,208 L£ (₨7,002) | ₨3,680 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 266,431 L£ (₨12,019) | ₨2,914 | + 312% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,082,500 L£ (₨1,131,491) | ₨862,751 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,413 L£ (₨64) | ₨75 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 91,004 L£ (₨4,105) | ₨1,296 | + 217% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 80% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,353 L£ (₨196) | ₨115 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17,043 L£ (₨769) | ₨287 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 65,319 L£ (₨2,947) | ₨1,267 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,716 L£ (₨393) | ₨231 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,113 L£ (₨276) | ₨175 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,064 L£ (₨319) | ₨216 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,376 L£ (₨152) | ₨137 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,916 L£ (₨222) | ₨69 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,667 L£ (₨797) | ₨272 | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 49,467 L£ (₨2,231) | ₨1,130 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,774 L£ (₨1,253) | ₨465 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 182,534 L£ (₨8,234) | ₨1,795 | + 359% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,246 L£ (₨4,973) | ₨1,805 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14,829 L£ (₨669) | ₨666 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,162 L£ (₨368) | ₨183 | + 102% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,223 L£ (₨326) | ₨203 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 862,433 L£ (₨38,905) | ₨38,910 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 404 L£ (₨18) | ₨34 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 109,027 L£ (₨4,918) | ₨1,855 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,259 L£ (₨147) | ₨239 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 84% more expensive than in India
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