- 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 | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (17 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 (5.618 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.79 (1.098 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.60 (3.634 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (6 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (6 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (3.396 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.78 (2.482 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (4.039 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 (3,466 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (2,079 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (309 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (1,973 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (1,246 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (155 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (71 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (449 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (189 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (33 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (64 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (130 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 (34,101 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1.104 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (24 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) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (36 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.61 (5.049 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (4.786 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (2.514 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $165 (231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (5.493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (4.892 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $154 (215 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (0.629 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,438 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 11,072 Dinar
($7,922)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
10,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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