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Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32,039 L£ (₨3,003) | ₨599 | + 402% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,544 L£ (₨1,176) | ₨702 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,718 L£ (₨630) | ₨212 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,095 L£ (₨290) | ₨109 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,085 L£ (₨383) | ₨122 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,985 L£ (₨186) | ₨88 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,773 L£ (₨822) | ₨630 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,325 L£ (₨218) | ₨157 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,068 L£ (₨100) | ₨44 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,674 L£ (₨251) | ₨296 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,398 L£ (₨2,474) | ₨2,933 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,345 L£ (₨220) | ₨122 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,020 L£ (₨96) | ₨60 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,761,580 L£ (₨165,090) | ₨56,763 | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,422,880 L£ (₨133,348) | ₨36,749 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 385,386 L£ (₨36,117) | ₨8,028 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,720,870 L£ (₨161,275) | ₨46,808 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 940,563 L£ (₨88,147) | ₨30,254 | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 598,149 L£ (₨56,057) | ₨7,117 | + 688% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53,095 L£ (₨4,976) | ₨2,566 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 455,764 L£ (₨42,713) | ₨39,237 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 158,915 L£ (₨14,893) | ₨11,360 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,147 L£ (₨1,794) | ₨493 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12,796 L£ (₨1,199) | ₨1,155 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 156% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 140,537 L£ (₨13,171) | ₨2,619 | + 403% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 85,349 L£ (₨7,999) | ₨4,117 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 197,069 L£ (₨18,469) | ₨6,800 | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 289,234 L£ (₨27,106) | ₨5,863 | + 362% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 33,445,700 L£ (₨3,134,437) | ₨2,242,760 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,633 L£ (₨153) | ₨95 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 63,851 L£ (₨5,984) | ₨2,791 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 177% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 177% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (₨493) | ₨244 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (₨1,754) | ₨823 | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 86,805 L£ (₨8,135) | ₨2,196 | + 270% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (₨974) | ₨495 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,947 L£ (₨651) | ₨273 | + 138% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,744 L£ (₨726) | ₨333 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,977 L£ (₨466) | ₨159 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6,983 L£ (₨654) | ₨101 | + 547% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17,898 L£ (₨1,677) | ₨502 | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 180% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 180% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,083 L£ (₨5,912) | ₨1,448 | + 308% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,820 L£ (₨2,701) | ₨1,122 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,689 L£ (₨10,842) | ₨4,212 | + 157% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 110,249 L£ (₨10,332) | ₨3,327 | + 211% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,959 L£ (₨1,589) | ₨649 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8,372 L£ (₨785) | ₨395 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7,268 L£ (₨681) | ₨546 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,292,770 L£ (₨121,155) | ₨63,543 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 810 L£ (₨76) | ₨26 | + 188% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 219,382 L£ (₨20,560) | ₨4,132 | + 398% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,577 L£ (₨429) | ₨344 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 140% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan
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