Cost of living in Misratah, Libya vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Misratah (Libya) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (C$28) | C$19 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.63) | C$10 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (C$3.76) | C$5.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$1.85 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.88) | C$4.50 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$3.04 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.82) | C$10 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (C$2.35) | C$4.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.82) | C$3.76 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.88) | C$2.48 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (C$0.47) | C$1.93 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (C$657) | C$2,136 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (C$376) | C$1,241 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (C$28) | C$133 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350 Dinar (C$329) | C$1,120 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 Dinar (C$188) | C$806 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (C$19) | C$66 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (C$28) | C$50 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Dinar (C$563) | C$322 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (C$282) | C$96 | + 192% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.63) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (C$8) | C$25 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$38 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (C$94) | C$96 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$112 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$22,935 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (C$0.14) | C$1.39 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.82) | C$8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (C$19) | C$77 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.78 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.69) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (C$1.88) | C$3.11 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (C$2.82) | C$2.46 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (C$3.76) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (C$28) | C$50 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.69) | C$27 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$117 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (C$94) | C$94 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$5.25 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (C$0.09) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (C$14) | C$36 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (C$5.63) | C$11 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 116 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 23, 2019.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$3,666 (3,904 Dinar) in Misratah.
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