- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Libya
- Portsmouth
- Al Jadid
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portsmouth, United Kingdom compared to Al Jadid, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £9 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £5.39 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.69 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.72 (1.338 Dinar) | 2.750 Dinar | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | £2.57 (4.796 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.91 (5.420 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 141% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.12 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.76 (3.283 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.03 (1.920 Dinar) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (4.040 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | £2.03 (3.786 Dinar) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.81 (1.507 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £1,799 (3,352 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £849 (1,583 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £107 (200 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £1,629 (3,037 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £1,958 (3,650 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £149 (279 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £20 (38 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | £416 (776 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £76 (142 Dinar) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £10 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £10 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £61 (113 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £34 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £54 (101 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £56 (104 Dinar) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,962 (37,209 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.17 (2.188 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £59 (109 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £9 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.45 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £8 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £70 (130 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £2.08 (3.870 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.65 (3.071 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £3.15 (5.876 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.77 (3.291 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.56 (2.915 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £12 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is in Al Jadid (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £22 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | £17 (32 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £80 (148 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £58 (109 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £7 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £2.78 (5.187 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.74 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | £373 (696 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.17 (0.313 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £26 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £10 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portsmouth (United Kingdom) is 5% more expensive than in Al Jadid (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 11,549 Dinar
(£6,196)
in Portsmouth
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
11,000 Dinar
in Al Jadid.
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