- Cost of Living
- United States
- Libya
- Houston, Texas
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Al Jadid, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.02 (5.497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (1.063 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (3.555 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (5.961 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (6 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (3.323 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2.432 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (3.951 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,480 (3,391 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (2,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (1,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (1,219 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (151 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (69 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $354 (484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (34 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (108 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (128 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,400 (33,362 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1.080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (82 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (142 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (4.623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (4.549 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (2.277 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (203 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (82 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (5.373 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (4.786 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $162 (221 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (0.615 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (64 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,756 prices entered by 394 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 10,323 Dinar
($7,550)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,400 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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