- Cost of Living
- United States
- Libya
- Athens, Georgia
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Athens, Georgia, United States compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.82 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.41 (4.515 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (1.368 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.99 (2.632 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.65 (6 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 173% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.14 (4.160 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (3.158 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.64 (2.174 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (2.262 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (3.291 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $910 (1,205 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $683 (904 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $129 (171 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $688 (911 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $585 (775 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $94 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $438 (579 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (179 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $34 (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $70 (93 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $60 (79 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,208 (29,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (0.809 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (168 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.31 (5.703 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (135 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (4.066 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $2.26 (2.998 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.59 (3.424 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (2.189 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Athens, Georgia (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $19 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $102 (134 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $54 (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (4.758 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.94 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (568 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.05 (0.066 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (45 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.75 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens, Georgia (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 3,690 Dinar
($2,788)
in Athens, Georgia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,400 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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