Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (C$17) | C$20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 Dinar (C$5.86) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.84 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.728 Dinar (C$2.56) | C$1.98 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Dinar (C$5.75) | C$4.48 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.359 Dinar (C$2.21) | C$3.04 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.881 Dinar (C$4.58) | C$4.24 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.933 Dinar (C$1.81) | C$3.76 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar (C$1.88) | C$3.41 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar (C$41) | C$19 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.656 Dinar (C$2.49) | C$2.48 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (C$0.94) | C$1.93 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,793 Dinar (C$1,684) | C$2,136 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800 Dinar (C$751) | C$1,241 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58 Dinar (C$55) | C$133 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 791 Dinar (C$743) | C$1,120 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 541 Dinar (C$508) | C$806 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49 Dinar (C$46) | C$66 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 Dinar (C$23) | C$54 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 595 Dinar (C$559) | C$311 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 254 Dinar (C$239) | C$97 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 96% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 103 Dinar (C$96) | C$60 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100 Dinar (C$94) | C$39 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155 Dinar (C$146) | C$98 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137 Dinar (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 33% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,766 Dinar (C$23,256) | C$22,935 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.188 Dinar (C$0.18) | C$1.42 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Dinar (C$43) | C$67 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 Dinar (C$21) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar (C$12) | C$8 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13 Dinar (C$12) | C$22 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23 Dinar (C$22) | C$77 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (C$9) | C$6 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar (C$4.43) | C$3.85 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.422 Dinar (C$4.15) | C$4.28 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.411 Dinar (C$5.08) | C$3.11 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.740 Dinar (C$3.51) | C$2.46 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.70) | C$20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar (C$26) | C$52 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (C$37) | C$117 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 Dinar (C$124) | C$96 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar (C$4.77) | C$9 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.125 Dinar (C$2.93) | C$5.42 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.303 Dinar (C$4.04) | C$7 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,776 Dinar (C$1,668) | C$647 | + 158% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.146 Dinar (C$0.14) | C$0.83 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55 Dinar (C$52) | C$35 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.063 Dinar (C$3.82) | C$11 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 141 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,100 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$4,801 (5,112 Dinar) in Tripolis.
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