Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 352% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 352% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,813 L£ (₨4,535) | ₨441 | + 929% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 22,908 L£ (₨2,318) | ₨682 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19,973 L£ (₨2,021) | ₨269 | + 651% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,734 L£ (₨681) | ₨115 | + 494% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,677 L£ (₨1,283) | ₨152 | + 745% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,847 L£ (₨490) | ₨86 | + 469% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,223 L£ (₨1,844) | ₨730 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,562 L£ (₨563) | ₨149 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,203 L£ (₨324) | ₨53 | + 517% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,471 L£ (₨452) | ₨304 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26,084 L£ (₨2,639) | ₨1,613 | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4,926 L£ (₨498) | ₨130 | + 283% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,022 L£ (₨205) | ₨81 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 393% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 393% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,687,550 L£ (₨474,324) | ₨68,178 | + 596% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,704,890 L£ (₨172,515) | ₨38,848 | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 368,722 L£ (₨37,310) | ₨11,046 | + 238% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,815,250 L£ (₨284,870) | ₨53,451 | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,006,280 L£ (₨203,012) | ₨33,101 | + 513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 280,675 L£ (₨28,401) | ₨9,791 | + 190% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,393 L£ (₨9,855) | ₨2,408 | + 309% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 991,380 L£ (₨100,316) | ₨45,353 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 716,479 L£ (₨72,499) | ₨22,152 | + 227% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36,000 L£ (₨3,643) | ₨767 | + 375% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22,426 L£ (₨2,269) | ₨518 | + 338% | |
| Clothes | + 509% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 509% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294,082 L£ (₨29,758) | ₨3,232 | + 821% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251,882 L£ (₨25,487) | ₨5,463 | + 367% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 721,580 L£ (₨73,015) | ₨9,871 | + 640% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 805,232 L£ (₨81,480) | ₨6,396 | + 1174% | |
| Transportation | + 425% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 425% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 164,644,000 L£ (₨16,660,015) | ₨2,677,660 | + 522% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,393 L£ (₨141) | ₨106 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 188,505 L£ (₨19,074) | ₨2,392 | + 697% | |
| Personal Care | + 327% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 327% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 9,835 L£ (₨995) | ₨250 | + 298% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14,201 L£ (₨1,437) | ₨778 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123,929 L£ (₨12,540) | ₨1,865 | + 573% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23,854 L£ (₨2,414) | ₨577 | + 318% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,331 L£ (₨1,754) | ₨370 | + 374% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,669 L£ (₨2,091) | ₨526 | + 297% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,675 L£ (₨675) | ₨185 | + 265% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,386 L£ (₨950) | ₨156 | + 508% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23,247 L£ (₨2,352) | ₨515 | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 254% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 254% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103,584 L£ (₨10,481) | ₨2,013 | + 421% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44,783 L£ (₨4,532) | ₨1,512 | + 200% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 369,223 L£ (₨37,361) | ₨2,928 | + 1176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,541 L£ (₨17,661) | ₨3,842 | + 360% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24,089 L£ (₨2,438) | ₨1,548 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11,226 L£ (₨1,136) | ₨492 | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,974 L£ (₨1,515) | ₨444 | + 241% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,092,370 L£ (₨211,723) | ₨75,858 | + 179% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,111 L£ (₨112) | ₨41 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 189,620 L£ (₨19,187) | ₨3,909 | + 391% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,451 L£ (₨1,058) | ₨282 | + 275% | |
| TOTAL | + 373% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,132 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 373% more expensive than in Pakistan
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