Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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Food | - 72% | |||
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Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tripolis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (C$4.78) | C$20 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (C$1.76) | C$10 | - 82% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (C$1.87) | C$5.78 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.560 Dinar (C$0.95) | C$1.98 | - 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (C$2.32) | C$4.18 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.538 Dinar (C$0.67) | C$3.17 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$10 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.910 Dinar (C$1.57) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.164 Dinar (C$0.58) | C$3.76 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.189 Dinar (C$0.58) | C$3.41 | - 83% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.040 Dinar (C$0.81) | C$2.48 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (C$0.27) | C$1.93 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 81% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tripolis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,734 Dinar (C$461) | C$2,136 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 773 Dinar (C$206) | C$1,233 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 69 Dinar (C$18) | C$124 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 763 Dinar (C$203) | C$1,120 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 506 Dinar (C$135) | C$805 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 Dinar (C$16) | C$66 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29 Dinar (C$8) | C$54 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 587 Dinar (C$156) | C$311 | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 269 Dinar (C$72) | C$97 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar (C$2.57) | C$10 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (C$3.29) | C$25 | - 87% | |
Clothes | - 46% | |||
Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 103 Dinar (C$27) | C$60 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97 Dinar (C$26) | C$39 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 169 Dinar (C$45) | C$98 | - 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 156 Dinar (C$41) | C$117 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,303 Dinar (C$6,993) | C$22,942 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.065 Dinar (C$0.55) | C$1.40 | - 61% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 51 Dinar (C$14) | C$67 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 Dinar (C$5.00) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 71% | |||
Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar (C$3.55) | C$8 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 Dinar (C$2.29) | C$22 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Dinar (C$21) | C$77 | - 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar (C$1.62) | C$6 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.522 Dinar (C$1.20) | C$3.85 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.656 Dinar (C$1.24) | C$4.33 | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 Dinar (C$1.70) | C$3.16 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.112 Dinar (C$0.83) | C$2.46 | - 66% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.633 Dinar (C$1.50) | C$20 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 78% | |||
Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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Tripolis | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar (C$7) | C$51 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar (C$5.60) | C$27 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 Dinar (C$18) | C$96 | - 81% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.590 Dinar (C$1.49) | C$10 | - 85% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.421 Dinar (C$0.91) | C$5.42 | - 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.247 Dinar (C$1.13) | C$7 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,755 Dinar (C$467) | C$647 | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.136 Dinar (C$0.04) | C$0.83 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 56 Dinar (C$15) | C$37 | - 60% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.342 Dinar (C$1.15) | C$11 | - 89% | |
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TOTAL | - 75% |

These prices were last updated on May 25, 2022.
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