- Cost of Living
- United States
- Libya
- Lafayette, Louisiana
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States compared to Al Jadid, Libya
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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 | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 3% 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 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.31 (4.495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (1.463 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.38 (4.588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.22 (4.372 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (4.073 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.45 (3.317 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (3.157 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.21 (2.994 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (3.338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,330 (1,804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $884 (1,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $118 (160 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,272 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $698 (946 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (148 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (72 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (463 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (122 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (39 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (58 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $66 (90 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (113 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 (97 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,798 (26,844 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (0.899 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (136 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.49 (4.737 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (3.623 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (2.626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (52 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (122 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.61 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.19 (5.682 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (582 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (0.452 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 66 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 6,075 Dinar
($4,480)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,900 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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