- Cost of Living
- Lebanon
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33,628 L£ (₨3,118) | ₨559 | + 458% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12,350 L£ (₨1,145) | ₨610 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,717 L£ (₨623) | ₨222 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,020 L£ (₨280) | ₨108 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,953 L£ (₨459) | ₨121 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,913 L£ (₨177) | ₨80 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6,693 L£ (₨621) | ₨439 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,908 L£ (₨177) | ₨154 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,045 L£ (₨97) | ₨40 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,313 L£ (₨215) | ₨293 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20,340 L£ (₨1,886) | ₨2,141 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,248 L£ (₨209) | ₨117 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,025 L£ (₨95) | ₨56 | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 171% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 171% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,548,710 L£ (₨143,617) | ₨57,192 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 969,469 L£ (₨89,902) | ₨36,148 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 264,991 L£ (₨24,573) | ₨8,238 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,631,040 L£ (₨151,252) | ₨44,615 | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 879,200 L£ (₨81,531) | ₨25,516 | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 513,555 L£ (₨47,624) | ₨6,795 | + 601% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 58,820 L£ (₨5,455) | ₨2,646 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,541 L£ (₨32,507) | ₨39,967 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 145,089 L£ (₨13,455) | ₨11,006 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,346 L£ (₨1,794) | ₨499 | + 260% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,389 L£ (₨1,056) | ₨939 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 104,001 L£ (₨9,644) | ₨2,600 | + 271% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 76,935 L£ (₨7,134) | ₨4,026 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 154,421 L£ (₨14,320) | ₨6,156 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 165,087 L£ (₨15,309) | ₨5,351 | + 186% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 92% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 29,201,100 L£ (₨2,707,914) | ₨1,833,160 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,729 L£ (₨160) | ₨90 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 70,197 L£ (₨6,510) | ₨2,481 | + 162% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,261 L£ (₨488) | ₨227 | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18,719 L£ (₨1,736) | ₨652 | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 81,493 L£ (₨7,557) | ₨2,133 | + 254% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10,392 L£ (₨964) | ₨444 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,264 L£ (₨674) | ₨275 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 7,509 L£ (₨696) | ₨340 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,749 L£ (₨348) | ₨142 | + 144% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,793 L£ (₨444) | ₨109 | + 309% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,746 L£ (₨1,460) | ₨637 | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 135% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54,139 L£ (₨5,020) | ₨1,494 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28,174 L£ (₨2,613) | ₨1,128 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 110,810 L£ (₨10,276) | ₨3,688 | + 179% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 93,891 L£ (₨8,707) | ₨3,101 | + 181% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17,408 L£ (₨1,614) | ₨526 | + 207% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7,943 L£ (₨737) | ₨392 | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,028 L£ (₨930) | ₨548 | + 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,046,600 L£ (₨97,055) | ₨54,726 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 560 L£ (₨52) | ₨26 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 134,650 L£ (₨12,487) | ₨4,025 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 3,444 L£ (₨319) | ₨185 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,172 prices entered by 623 different people.
Cost of living in Lebanon is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan
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