Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 18 Dinar (C$5.01) | C$20 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 7 Dinar (C$1.84) | C$10 | 82% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 7 Dinar (C$1.96) | C$5.78 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.869 Dinar (C$0.80) | C$1.98 | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 7 Dinar (C$2.00) | C$4.18 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2.607 Dinar (C$0.73) | C$3.04 | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 8 Dinar (C$2.11) | C$10 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 5.814 Dinar (C$1.62) | C$4.24 | 62% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.280 Dinar (C$0.63) | C$3.76 | 83% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 2.007 Dinar (C$0.56) | C$3.41 | 84% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 43 Dinar (C$12) | C$19 | 37% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 2.800 Dinar (C$0.78) | C$2.48 | 69% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.000 Dinar (C$0.28) | C$1.93 | 86% |
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 81% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,734 Dinar (C$483) | C$2,136 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 773 Dinar (C$215) | C$1,241 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 69 Dinar (C$19) | C$133 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 763 Dinar (C$212) | C$1,120 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 506 Dinar (C$141) | C$806 | 83% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 61 Dinar (C$17) | C$66 | 74% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 26 Dinar (C$7) | C$54 | 87% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 542 Dinar (C$151) | C$311 | 52% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 249 Dinar (C$69) | C$97 | 28% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 10 Dinar (C$2.69) | C$10 | 73% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 12 Dinar (C$3.44) | C$25 | 86% |
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 98 Dinar (C$27) | C$60 | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 97 Dinar (C$27) | C$39 | 31% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 159 Dinar (C$44) | C$98 | 55% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 142 Dinar (C$40) | C$117 | 66% |
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 26,303 Dinar (C$7,321) | C$22,942 | 68% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 2.065 Dinar (C$0.57) | C$1.39 | 59% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 51 Dinar (C$14) | C$67 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 19 Dinar (C$5.21) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 13 Dinar (C$3.71) | C$8 | 55% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 9 Dinar (C$2.58) | C$22 | 88% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 80 Dinar (C$22) | C$77 | 71% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 6 Dinar (C$1.70) | C$6 | 74% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 4.714 Dinar (C$1.31) | C$3.85 | 66% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 4.656 Dinar (C$1.30) | C$4.28 | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.913 Dinar (C$1.65) | C$3.11 | 47% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 3.112 Dinar (C$0.87) | C$2.46 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 5.633 Dinar (C$1.57) | C$20 | 92% |
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 78% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||
| Tripolis (Libya) | Abbotsford (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 28 Dinar (C$8) | C$52 | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 21 Dinar (C$5.86) | C$26 | 78% |
| 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 | 81% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 5.083 Dinar (C$1.41) | C$9 | 85% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.421 Dinar (C$0.95) | C$5.42 | 82% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 4.247 Dinar (C$1.18) | C$7 | 82% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,611 Dinar (C$448) | C$647 | 31% |
| 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 | 56% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 4.342 Dinar (C$1.21) | C$11 | 89% |
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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$1,799 (6,463 Dinar) in Tripolis.