- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Tripolis
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Tripolis (Libya) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 34% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 12.500 Dinar ($9.79) | $14.33 | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.48) | $7.56 | 28% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 3 Dinar ($2.35) | $5.40 | 56% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar ($1.17) | $2.78 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.48 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.92 | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2.500 Dinar ($1.96) | $6.55 | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.750 Dinar ($2.15) | $4.46 | 52% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.167 Dinar ($1.70) | $5.10 | 67% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | - | $2.65 | - |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16.85 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1.750 Dinar ($1.37) | $2.33 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.94 | - |
| Housing | 52% | ||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 52% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,250 Dinar ($1,762) | $3,656 | 52% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($23) | $161 | 85% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($23) | $53 | 56% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 800 Dinar ($626) | $779 | 20% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | $161 | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12.25 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 36% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 175 Dinar ($137) | $59 | 131% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 75 Dinar ($59) | $40 | 47% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 85 Dinar ($67) | $92 | 28% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 100 Dinar ($78) | $118 | 34% |
| Transportation | 24% | ||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 24% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 15,000 Dinar ($11,746) | $27,674 | 58% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.06 | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | $107 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | $16.66 | - |
| Personal Care | 34% | ||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 10 Dinar ($7.83) | $13.24 | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8 Dinar ($6.26) | $8.07 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.92 | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.78 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.29 | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $4.28 | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.500 Dinar ($3.52) | $30 | 88% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 43% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar ($22) | $51 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $296 | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 57 Dinar ($44) | $115 | 61% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13.97 | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.47 | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | $6.23 | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | 260 Dinar ($204) | $157 | 29% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 50 Dinar ($39) | $99 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 3 Dinar ($2.35) | $12.45 | 81% |
| TOTAL | 41% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 8,238 prices entered by 851 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 41% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$15,625
in New York City
you would need to make just about $9,238
(11,797 Dinar)
in Tripolis.