- Cost of Living
- Libya
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- Tripolis
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya compared to Abbotsford, Canada
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Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 20 Dinar (C$20) | C$15 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6 Dinar (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (C$6) | C$5.69 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.439 Dinar (C$2.39) | C$2.05 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.803 Dinar (C$5.68) | C$4.81 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.299 Dinar (C$2.25) | C$2.90 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (C$7) | C$10 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.639 Dinar (C$4.54) | C$4.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.807 Dinar (C$1.77) | C$3.34 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$3.36 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar (C$42) | C$16 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.432 Dinar (C$2.38) | C$2.41 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.509 Dinar (C$0.50) | C$2.01 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,928 Dinar (C$1,887) | C$1,651 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 891 Dinar (C$872) | C$1,142 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 Dinar (C$49) | C$102 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 866 Dinar (C$847) | C$1,038 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 555 Dinar (C$543) | C$779 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 36 Dinar (C$35) | C$66 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Dinar (C$24) | C$39 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 726 Dinar (C$711) | C$351 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 Dinar (C$332) | C$86 | + 284% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (C$15) | C$9 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar (C$9) | C$22 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 123% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 123% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 109 Dinar (C$107) | C$59 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 Dinar (C$98) | C$40 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Dinar (C$242) | C$93 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128 Dinar (C$125) | C$92 | + 36% | |
| 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 | 23,359 Dinar (C$22,857) | C$22,749 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.187 Dinar (C$0.18) | C$1.27 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Dinar (C$45) | C$67 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 Dinar (C$19) | C$31 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Dinar (C$15) | C$8 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13 Dinar (C$13) | C$20 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 Dinar (C$21) | C$82 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 Dinar (C$9) | C$6 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar (C$4.61) | C$3.72 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 Dinar (C$6) | C$2.83 | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.269 Dinar (C$5.16) | C$3.09 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.740 Dinar (C$3.66) | C$2.46 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar (C$4.89) | C$19 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 17% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 Dinar (C$35) | C$46 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (C$25) | C$26 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (C$39) | C$101 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 Dinar (C$129) | C$85 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar (C$4.97) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.125 Dinar (C$3.06) | C$5.34 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.303 Dinar (C$4.21) | C$5.67 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,000 Dinar (C$1,957) | C$549 | + 256% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.149 Dinar (C$0.15) | C$1.04 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 Dinar (C$56) | C$35 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.137 Dinar (C$4.05) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 259 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,500
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,963
(4,050 Dinar)
in Tripolis.
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