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Cost of living in Misratah, Libya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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Misratah has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Misratah (Libya) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (C$29) | C$15 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.78) | C$9 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (C$3.85) | C$5.69 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.44) | C$2.17 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.93) | C$4.84 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.44) | C$2.90 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.89) | C$10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (C$2.41) | C$4.00 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.89) | C$3.31 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.07 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$16 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.93) | C$2.51 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (C$0.48) | C$2.07 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 Dinar (C$674) | C$1,576 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar (C$385) | C$1,122 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (C$29) | C$109 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 350 Dinar (C$337) | C$1,019 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200 Dinar (C$193) | C$774 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (C$19) | C$66 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (C$29) | C$40 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 600 Dinar (C$578) | C$377 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (C$289) | C$98 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.78) | C$9 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (C$8) | C$23 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 0% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | C$59 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | C$40 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (C$96) | C$93 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$92 | - | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,749 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (C$0.14) | C$1.27 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$65 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | C$31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.89) | C$8 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (C$13) | C$20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.72 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.81) | C$2.83 | + 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.93) | C$3.09 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.89) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (C$3.85) | C$19 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (C$29) | C$46 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.81) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$101 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (C$96) | C$87 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.44) | C$5.53 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$5.67 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | C$549 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (C$0.10) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (C$14) | C$35 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.78) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 217 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Misratah (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,043
(3,161 Dinar)
in Misratah.
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