Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (C$5.16) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (C$1.90) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (C$2.02) | C$5.78 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.869 Dinar (C$0.82) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Dinar (C$2.06) | C$4.18 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.607 Dinar (C$0.75) | C$3.04 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (C$2.17) | C$10 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.814 Dinar (C$1.67) | C$4.24 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.280 Dinar (C$0.65) | C$3.76 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar (C$0.58) | C$3.41 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar (C$12) | C$19 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.800 Dinar (C$0.80) | C$2.48 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (C$0.29) | C$1.93 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,734 Dinar (C$498) | C$2,136 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 773 Dinar (C$222) | C$1,241 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 69 Dinar (C$20) | C$133 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 763 Dinar (C$219) | C$1,120 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 506 Dinar (C$145) | C$806 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 Dinar (C$18) | C$66 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 Dinar (C$7) | C$54 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 542 Dinar (C$156) | C$311 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 249 Dinar (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar (C$2.78) | C$10 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (C$3.55) | C$25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 98 Dinar (C$28) | C$60 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97 Dinar (C$28) | C$39 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159 Dinar (C$46) | C$98 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142 Dinar (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,303 Dinar (C$7,547) | C$22,935 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.065 Dinar (C$0.59) | C$1.39 | - 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 Dinar (C$15) | C$67 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 Dinar (C$5.37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar (C$3.83) | C$8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 Dinar (C$2.66) | C$22 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Dinar (C$23) | C$77 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (C$1.75) | C$6 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar (C$1.35) | C$3.85 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.656 Dinar (C$1.34) | C$4.28 | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.913 Dinar (C$1.70) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.112 Dinar (C$0.89) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.633 Dinar (C$1.62) | C$20 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar (C$8) | C$52 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar (C$6) | C$26 | - 77% | |
| 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 | 67 Dinar (C$19) | C$96 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar (C$1.46) | C$9 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.421 Dinar (C$0.98) | C$5.42 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.247 Dinar (C$1.22) | C$7 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,611 Dinar (C$462) | C$647 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.136 Dinar (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56 Dinar (C$16) | C$35 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.342 Dinar (C$1.25) | C$11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 73% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 54 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$5,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,585 (5,523 Dinar) in Tripolis.
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