- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Libya
- Caguas
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caguas, Puerto Rico compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 4% | |||
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Food in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is 4% 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) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.29 (4.349 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.38 (3.150 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | + 15% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.51 (3.326 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.66 (3.525 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6.00 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (3.970 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.00 (1.323 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (2.391 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.09 (1.438 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (2.648 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,049 (1,388 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,010 (1,337 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (230 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,753 (2,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $800 (1,059 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $100 (132 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $40 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $583 (771 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $171 (227 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $5.00 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $25 (33 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $37 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $110 (146 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $75 (99 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $37,624 (49,792 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (0.851 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $38 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $50 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (95 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.00 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (5.782 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (3.970 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (3.970 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.19 (2.901 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (120 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (94 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (5.790 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.38 (4.471 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (60 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Caguas (Puerto Rico) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 4,038 Dinar
($3,051)
in Caguas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,900 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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