- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Libya
- Caguas
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caguas, Puerto Rico compared to Al Jadid, Libya
WARNING!
Al Jadid has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Al Jadid.
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 40 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.323
LYD
/
USD
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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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