Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 3394% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 3394% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 589,867 L£ (₨75,138) | ₨520 | + 14344% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96,749 L£ (₨12,324) | ₨735 | + 1577% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 66,369 L£ (₨8,454) | ₨215 | + 3832% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 28,364 L£ (₨3,613) | ₨118 | + 2964% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30,070 L£ (₨3,830) | ₨171 | + 2137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,185 L£ (₨1,807) | ₨102 | + 1675% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69,625 L£ (₨8,869) | ₨658 | + 1247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,986 L£ (₨2,164) | ₨191 | + 1031% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,943 L£ (₨1,776) | ₨49 | + 3540% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22,762 L£ (₨2,899) | ₨220 | + 1218% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105,665 L£ (₨13,460) | ₨2,141 | + 529% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26,493 L£ (₨3,375) | ₨173 | + 1847% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11,205 L£ (₨1,427) | ₨75 | + 1793% | |
| Housing | + 1008% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 1008% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,603,320 L£ (₨841,136) | ₨62,047 | + 1256% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,610,250 L£ (₨332,496) | ₨41,741 | + 697% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,088,770 L£ (₨266,069) | ₨12,734 | + 1989% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,937,100 L£ (₨374,130) | ₨51,003 | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,523,500 L£ (₨194,065) | ₨40,597 | + 378% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,432,930 L£ (₨182,528) | ₨10,342 | + 1665% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,360 L£ (₨19,026) | ₨2,215 | + 759% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,011,110 L£ (₨638,319) | ₨48,051 | + 1228% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,019,710 L£ (₨257,272) | ₨18,356 | + 1302% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 94,347 L£ (₨12,018) | ₨851 | + 1312% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,219 L£ (₨5,505) | ₨804 | + 585% | |
| Clothes | + 1283% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 1283% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,237,630 L£ (₨157,650) | ₨3,685 | + 4179% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 525,602 L£ (₨66,952) | ₨7,400 | + 805% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,441,130 L£ (₨183,572) | ₨17,451 | + 952% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,026,310 L£ (₨258,113) | ₨9,264 | + 2686% | |
| Transportation | + 1565% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is 1565% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 194,239,000 L£ (₨24,742,311) | ₨5,127,630 | + 383% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21,251 L£ (₨2,707) | ₨146 | + 1749% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 907,197 L£ (₨115,559) | ₨2,605 | + 4336% | |
| Personal Care | + 2111% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 2111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73,681 L£ (₨9,385) | ₨237 | + 3860% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135,372 L£ (₨17,244) | ₨572 | + 2916% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 375,172 L£ (₨47,790) | ₨1,768 | + 2603% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 95,162 L£ (₨12,122) | ₨1,267 | + 856% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106,806 L£ (₨13,605) | ₨575 | + 2264% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86,377 L£ (₨11,003) | ₨371 | + 2867% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32,709 L£ (₨4,167) | ₨352 | + 1082% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47,297 L£ (₨6,025) | ₨116 | + 5079% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 112,094 L£ (₨14,279) | ₨681 | + 1997% | |
| Entertainment | + 2165% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 2165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 193,031 L£ (₨24,588) | ₨1,553 | + 1484% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 144,398 L£ (₨18,394) | ₨1,186 | + 1451% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨50,952) | ₨2,403 | + 2020% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 704,104 L£ (₨89,689) | ₨4,127 | + 2073% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 163,526 L£ (₨20,830) | ₨356 | + 5755% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60,559 L£ (₨7,714) | ₨461 | + 1572% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 46,033 L£ (₨5,864) | ₨513 | + 1044% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,563,980 L£ (₨326,602) | ₨68,038 | + 380% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 7,492 L£ (₨954) | ₨4.02 | + 23652% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 397,734 L£ (₨50,664) | ₨3,768 | + 1245% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53,917 L£ (₨6,868) | ₨249 | + 2662% | |
| TOTAL | + 1842% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,271 prices entered by 338 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 1842% more expensive than in Pakistan
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