- Cost of Living
- United States
- Libya
- Houston, Texas
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Houston, Texas, United States compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% 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 (5.322 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.80 (1.055 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.60 (3.442 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (5.772 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 157% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (5.944 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.74 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (3.217 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (2.536 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.89 (3.826 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 (3,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,488 (1,969 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $221 (293 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,412 (1,869 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $891 (1,180 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $111 (146 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $376 (497 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (178 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (61 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (105 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (123 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 (32,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1.046 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (79 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (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) | $22 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (164 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.59 (4.757 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.82 (5.056 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.70 (2.246 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $144 (191 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (79 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (5.203 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (4.634 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (573 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (0.596 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 10,154 Dinar
($7,669)
in Houston, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
9,300 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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