Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 141% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21,376 L£ (₨2,316) | ₨577 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 13,197 L£ (₨1,430) | ₨658 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6,650 L£ (₨720) | ₨249 | + 190% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,379 L£ (₨366) | ₨108 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7,290 L£ (₨790) | ₨120 | + 556% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,247 L£ (₨243) | ₨96 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,119 L£ (₨988) | ₨526 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,935 L£ (₨318) | ₨176 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,397 L£ (₨151) | ₨44 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,098 L£ (₨227) | ₨344 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 16,107 L£ (₨1,745) | ₨1,632 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,443 L£ (₨265) | ₨126 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,474 L£ (₨160) | ₨57 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 294% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 294% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,133,960 L£ (₨339,548) | ₨60,758 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,477,020 L£ (₨160,027) | ₨35,785 | + 347% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 332,797 L£ (₨36,057) | ₨9,753 | + 270% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,495,670 L£ (₨162,048) | ₨53,937 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 812,575 L£ (₨88,038) | ₨30,998 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361,535 L£ (₨39,170) | ₨7,631 | + 413% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 96,817 L£ (₨10,490) | ₨2,510 | + 318% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 512,596 L£ (₨55,537) | ₨40,341 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 305,686 L£ (₨33,119) | ₨12,473 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16,183 L£ (₨1,753) | ₨609 | + 188% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11,624 L£ (₨1,259) | ₨649 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108,219 L£ (₨11,725) | ₨2,518 | + 366% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,264 L£ (₨8,696) | ₨3,757 | + 131% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 169,306 L£ (₨18,343) | ₨6,430 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 179,948 L£ (₨19,496) | ₨5,127 | + 280% | |
| Transportation | + 148% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 34,098,500 L£ (₨3,694,392) | ₨2,319,940 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,430 L£ (₨155) | ₨115 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 101,407 L£ (₨10,987) | ₨2,310 | + 376% | |
| Personal Care | + 253% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 253% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,448 L£ (₨699) | ₨235 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15,633 L£ (₨1,694) | ₨426 | + 298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98,023 L£ (₨10,620) | ₨1,378 | + 671% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5,945 L£ (₨644) | ₨435 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,236 L£ (₨1,001) | ₨332 | + 201% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 10,450 L£ (₨1,132) | ₨311 | + 265% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,174 L£ (₨561) | ₨207 | + 170% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,314 L£ (₨576) | ₨138 | + 318% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15,311 L£ (₨1,659) | ₨434 | + 282% | |
| Entertainment | + 264% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 264% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76,039 L£ (₨8,238) | ₨1,566 | + 426% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31,492 L£ (₨3,412) | ₨1,256 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129,171 L£ (₨13,995) | ₨3,430 | + 308% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90,902 L£ (₨9,849) | ₨3,673 | + 168% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16,876 L£ (₨1,828) | ₨792 | + 131% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6,508 L£ (₨705) | ₨348 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,706 L£ (₨727) | ₨463 | + 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,504,850 L£ (₨163,043) | ₨46,753 | + 249% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 517 L£ (₨56) | ₨4.30 | + 1203% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 123,861 L£ (₨13,420) | ₨4,335 | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,580 L£ (₨496) | ₨215 | + 130% | |
| TOTAL | + 208% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 208% more expensive than in Pakistan
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