- Cost of Living
- Libya
- India
- Tripolis
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tripolis (Libya) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 50% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 50% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 12.500 Dinar (₨536) | ₨159 | 238% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (₨300) | ₨244 | 23% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 3 Dinar (₨129) | ₨69 | 86% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (₨64) | ₨26 | 150% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | ₨37 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨28 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2.500 Dinar (₨107) | ₨81 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.750 Dinar (₨118) | ₨92 | 29% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.167 Dinar (₨93) | ₨40 | 132% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | ₨64 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,200 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.750 Dinar (₨75) | ₨54 | 40% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨47 | - |
| Housing | 321% | ||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 321% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,250 Dinar (₨96,529) | ₨9,389 | 928% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (₨1,287) | ₨2,133 | 40% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 30 Dinar (₨1,287) | ₨1,572 | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Dinar (₨34,321) | ₨50,250 | 32% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | ₨18,000 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - |
| Clothes | 104% | ||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 104% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 175 Dinar (₨7,508) | ₨2,667 | 182% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 75 Dinar (₨3,218) | ₨1,700 | 89% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 85 Dinar (₨3,647) | ₨2,913 | 25% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 100 Dinar (₨4,290) | ₨1,967 | 118% |
| Transportation | 4% | ||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 4% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000 Dinar (₨643,526) | ₨537,500 | 20% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨65 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨789 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ₨136 | - |
| Personal Care | 42% | ||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 42% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨429) | ₨140 | 206% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 Dinar (₨343) | ₨142 | 142% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨100 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨100 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨35 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.500 Dinar (₨193) | ₨183 | 5% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 27% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar (₨1,180) | ₨1,007 | 17% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨207 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨363 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 57 Dinar (₨2,431) | ₨933 | 160% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨237 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | ₨109 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | 260 Dinar (₨11,154) | ₨8,000 | 39% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 50 Dinar (₨2,145) | ₨1,340 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 3 Dinar (₨129) | ₨115 | 12% |
| TOTAL | 83% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 377 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 83% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨22,912
(534 Dinar)
in Tripolis
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨12,500
in Coimbatore.