- 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.
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Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 7% 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 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.10 (4.282 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.22 (1.680 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (4.163 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.56 (4.910 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.73 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (5.354 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.73 (5.146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (3.212 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (2.757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (2.960 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 | $1,306 (1,803 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $944 (1,303 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (167 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $938 (1,295 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $696 (961 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $109 (150 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $55 (76 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $321 (443 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $72 (100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (126 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (108 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 (27,331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (0.929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $33 (45 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) | $89 (123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (3.352 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.67 (3.688 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.94 (2.674 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $90 (124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (92 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 (5.785 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $126 (174 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.33 (0.460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (60 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.04 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 120 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lafayette, Louisiana (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 5,977 Dinar
($4,330)
in Lafayette, Louisiana
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
5,600 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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