Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 866% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 866% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 459,560 L£ (₨8,611) | ₨819 | + 952% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 477,582 L£ (₨8,949) | ₨997 | + 798% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 480,030 L£ (₨8,995) | ₨437 | + 1957% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 148,067 L£ (₨2,774) | ₨188 | + 1377% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 175,051 L£ (₨3,280) | ₨289 | + 1036% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 69,205 L£ (₨1,297) | ₨163 | + 696% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 318,039 L£ (₨5,959) | ₨1,235 | + 382% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 181,204 L£ (₨3,395) | ₨295 | + 1051% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 65,535 L£ (₨1,228) | ₨102 | + 1104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 97,636 L£ (₨1,830) | ₨506 | + 262% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,745,240 L£ (₨32,702) | ₨3,014 | + 985% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 137,739 L£ (₨2,581) | ₨277 | + 832% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28,262 L£ (₨530) | ₨159 | + 233% | |
| Housing | + 1925% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 1925% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 168,548,000 L£ (₨3,158,242) | ₨132,295 | + 2287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 38,875,700 L£ (₨728,450) | ₨77,291 | + 842% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 957,312 L£ (₨17,938) | ₨27,707 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 84,714,500 L£ (₨1,587,375) | ₨74,480 | + 2031% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 19,822,700 L£ (₨371,436) | ₨47,271 | + 686% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20,000,000 L£ (₨374,759) | ₨25,596 | + 1364% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,006,950 L£ (₨37,606) | ₨2,222 | + 1592% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 15,022,900 L£ (₨281,498) | ₨75,597 | + 272% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,007,130 L£ (₨75,085) | ₨30,141 | + 149% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 491,854 L£ (₨9,216) | ₨1,485 | + 521% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 7,491,800 L£ (₨140,381) | ₨2,381 | + 5796% | |
| Clothes | + 1045% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1045% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨93,690) | ₨3,622 | + 2487% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨93,690) | ₨7,868 | + 1091% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 6,425,250 L£ (₨120,396) | ₨18,819 | + 540% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,209,940 L£ (₨41,410) | ₨11,818 | + 250% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,972,000 L£ (₨4,215,511) | ₨4,047,290 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 93,829 L£ (₨1,758) | ₨278 | + 533% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,518 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 578% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 578% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 396,730 L£ (₨7,434) | ₨495 | + 1401% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (₨10,826) | ₨941 | + 1050% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,019,360 L£ (₨56,577) | ₨3,559 | + 1490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (₨5,928) | ₨851 | + 597% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 173,014 L£ (₨3,242) | ₨876 | + 270% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 203,327 L£ (₨3,810) | ₨1,005 | + 279% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (₨2,328) | ₨456 | + 411% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 191,560 L£ (₨3,589) | ₨231 | + 1455% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 500,209 L£ (₨9,373) | ₨2,603 | + 260% | |
| Entertainment | + 1456% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 1456% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,955,170 L£ (₨92,850) | ₨4,114 | + 2157% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 954,758 L£ (₨17,890) | ₨2,032 | + 780% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨7,495) | ₨3,793 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 9,987,240 L£ (₨187,140) | ₨7,783 | + 2305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (₨18,738) | ₨1,274 | + 1371% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 300,057 L£ (₨5,622) | ₨621 | + 805% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 248,778 L£ (₨4,662) | ₨721 | + 547% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (₨53,833) | ₨61,939 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (₨150) | ₨3.49 | + 4194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,226,620 L£ (₨60,460) | ₨3,256 | + 1757% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 147,589 L£ (₨2,766) | ₨488 | + 467% | |
| TOTAL | + 882% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,083 prices entered by 526 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 882% more expensive than in Pakistan
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