Cost of living in Lebanon compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lebanon is 220% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,802,740 L£ (₨5,583) | ₨806 | + 593% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,415,650 L£ (₨4,385) | ₨1,082 | + 305% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 683,847 L£ (₨2,118) | ₨502 | + 322% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 194,010 L£ (₨601) | ₨213 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 691,500 L£ (₨2,142) | ₨320 | + 569% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 154,482 L£ (₨478) | ₨164 | + 192% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 659,544 L£ (₨2,043) | ₨1,081 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 245,120 L£ (₨759) | ₨295 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 75,449 L£ (₨234) | ₨90 | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 168,670 L£ (₨522) | ₨630 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,204,920 L£ (₨3,732) | ₨2,581 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 181,301 L£ (₨562) | ₨250 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 93,430 L£ (₨289) | ₨149 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 169% | |||
| Housing in Lebanon is 169% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 119,301,000 L£ (₨369,499) | ₨133,168 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 47,433,800 L£ (₨146,912) | ₨72,564 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,406,100 L£ (₨53,910) | ₨24,768 | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 68,421,800 L£ (₨211,916) | ₨81,992 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 46,294,700 L£ (₨143,384) | ₨49,088 | + 192% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 6,230,000 L£ (₨19,296) | ₨20,612 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,112,900 L£ (₨6,544) | ₨2,498 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 20,944,600 L£ (₨64,870) | ₨66,138 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,120,000 L£ (₨43,732) | ₨30,635 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 753,895 L£ (₨2,335) | ₨1,089 | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3,526,410 L£ (₨10,922) | ₨1,814 | + 502% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Lebanon is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000,000 L£ (₨15,486) | ₨3,728 | + 315% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,751,290 L£ (₨24,007) | ₨9,758 | + 146% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,130,000 L£ (₨46,861) | ₨16,028 | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨12,018 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Lebanon is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨3,758,550 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 89,813 L£ (₨278) | ₨285 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Lebanon is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 800,000 L£ (₨2,478) | ₨266 | + 830% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 577,783 L£ (₨1,790) | ₨697 | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,669,230 L£ (₨17,559) | ₨3,672 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 316,379 L£ (₨980) | ₨812 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 437,500 L£ (₨1,355) | ₨612 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 560,000 L£ (₨1,734) | ₨555 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 124,258 L£ (₨385) | ₨350 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 450,000 L£ (₨1,394) | ₨252 | + 453% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 896,943 L£ (₨2,778) | ₨629 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Lebanon is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Lebanon | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,450,000 L£ (₨13,783) | ₨3,554 | + 288% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,200,000 L£ (₨3,717) | ₨1,839 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400,000 L£ (₨1,239) | ₨6,844 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 7,500,000 L£ (₨23,229) | ₨7,013 | + 231% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000,000 L£ (₨3,097) | ₨2,877 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 750,000 L£ (₨2,323) | ₨562 | + 313% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800,000 L£ (₨2,478) | ₨877 | + 183% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,872,930 L£ (₨8,898) | ₨70,829 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8,000 L£ (₨25) | ₨255 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,900,000 L£ (₨27,565) | ₨4,592 | + 500% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 150,000 L£ (₨465) | ₨488 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,097 prices entered by 287 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Lebanon is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan
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