- Cost of Living
- France
- Libya
- Caen
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caen, France compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 4% | |||
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Food in Caen (France) is 4% cheaper than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (2.044 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.80 (2.926 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (2.710 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (2.276 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (3.839 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (1.951 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.23 (3.631 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (1.843 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Caen (France) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (1,246 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €617 (1,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €63 (102 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (732 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (610 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (87 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | €400 (650 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Caen (France) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (146 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (168 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Caen (France) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (32,516 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (2.131 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Caen (France) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.25 (5.284 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (4.369 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.45 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (2.439 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (3.333 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Caen (France) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (98 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (2.553 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (0.244 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (70 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 06, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caen (France) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,700 Dinar
in Al Jadid
you would need to make just about 3,563 Dinar
(€2,192)
in Caen.
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