Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya vs Abbotsford, Canada (using Black Market exchange rate)
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| Food | - 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar [BM] | 97 Dinar [BM] | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar [BM] | 48 Dinar [BM] | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar [BM] | 28 Dinar [BM] | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.869 Dinar [BM] | 9 Dinar [BM] | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Dinar [BM] | 20 Dinar [BM] | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.607 Dinar [BM] | 14 Dinar [BM] | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar [BM] | 47 Dinar [BM] | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.814 Dinar [BM] | 20 Dinar [BM] | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.280 Dinar [BM] | 18 Dinar [BM] | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar [BM] | 16 Dinar [BM] | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar [BM] | 91 Dinar [BM] | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.800 Dinar [BM] | 12 Dinar [BM] | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar [BM] | 9 Dinar [BM] | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 86% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 86% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,734 Dinar [BM] | 10,189 Dinar [BM] | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 773 Dinar [BM] | 5,920 Dinar [BM] | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 69 Dinar [BM] | 637 Dinar [BM] | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 763 Dinar [BM] | 5,341 Dinar [BM] | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 506 Dinar [BM] | 3,844 Dinar [BM] | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 Dinar [BM] | 316 Dinar [BM] | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 Dinar [BM] | 258 Dinar [BM] | - 90% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 542 Dinar [BM] | 1,485 Dinar [BM] | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 249 Dinar [BM] | 461 Dinar [BM] | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar [BM] | 48 Dinar [BM] | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar [BM] | 120 Dinar [BM] | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 98 Dinar [BM] | 288 Dinar [BM] | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97 Dinar [BM] | 187 Dinar [BM] | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159 Dinar [BM] | 466 Dinar [BM] | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142 Dinar [BM] | 560 Dinar [BM] | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,303 Dinar [BM] | 109,448 Dinar [BM] | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.065 Dinar [BM] | 7 Dinar [BM] | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 Dinar [BM] | 319 Dinar [BM] | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 Dinar [BM] | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 77% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar [BM] | 39 Dinar [BM] | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 Dinar [BM] | 104 Dinar [BM] | - 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Dinar [BM] | 367 Dinar [BM] | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar [BM] | 31 Dinar [BM] | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar [BM] | 18 Dinar [BM] | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.656 Dinar [BM] | 20 Dinar [BM] | - 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.913 Dinar [BM] | 15 Dinar [BM] | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.112 Dinar [BM] | 12 Dinar [BM] | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.633 Dinar [BM] | 95 Dinar [BM] | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 83% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar [BM] | 248 Dinar [BM] | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar [BM] | 125 Dinar [BM] | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 560 Dinar [BM] | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 Dinar [BM] | 458 Dinar [BM] | - 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar [BM] | 45 Dinar [BM] | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.421 Dinar [BM] | 26 Dinar [BM] | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.247 Dinar [BM] | 32 Dinar [BM] | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,611 Dinar [BM] | 3,086 Dinar [BM] | - 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.136 Dinar [BM] | 3.949 Dinar [BM] | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56 Dinar [BM] | 169 Dinar [BM] | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.342 Dinar [BM] | 52 Dinar [BM] | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 80% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 80% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,900 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$1,385 (4,977 Dinar) in Tripolis.
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