Cost of living in Misratah, Libya vs Abbotsford, Canada

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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Misratah (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (C$9) | C$20 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (C$1.72) | C$10 | - 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (C$1.14) | C$5.78 | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (C$0.43) | C$1.98 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (C$0.57) | C$4.18 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (C$0.43) | C$3.04 | - 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (C$0.86) | C$10 | - 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (C$0.71) | C$4.24 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (C$0.86) | C$3.76 | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | C$3.41 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | C$19 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.000 Dinar (C$0.57) | C$2.48 | - 77% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (C$0.14) | C$1.93 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 89% | |||
Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 89% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (C$200) | C$2,136 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (C$114) | C$1,241 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (C$9) | C$133 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350 Dinar (C$100) | C$1,120 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 Dinar (C$57) | C$806 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (C$5.72) | C$66 | - 91% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 600 Dinar (C$172) | C$311 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (C$86) | C$97 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (C$1.72) | C$10 | - 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (C$2.29) | C$25 | - 91% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | C$60 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | C$39 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (C$29) | C$98 | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | C$117 | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 19% 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$0.04) | C$1.39 | - 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$67 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (C$0.86) | C$8 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (C$4.00) | C$22 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (C$5.72) | C$77 | - 93% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | C$3.85 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (C$1.43) | C$4.28 | - 67% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (C$0.57) | C$3.11 | - 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (C$0.86) | C$2.46 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (C$1.14) | C$20 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 72% | |||
Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (C$9) | C$52 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (C$1.43) | C$26 | - 95% | |
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$29) | C$96 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | C$9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (C$0.43) | C$5.42 | - 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | C$7 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (C$0.03) | C$0.83 | - 97% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (C$4.29) | C$35 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (C$1.72) | C$11 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Misratah (Libya) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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$2,106 (7,366 Dinar) in Misratah.
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