Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya compared to Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
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Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 4% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14 Dinar ($10) | $10 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12 Dinar ($8) | $7 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.723 Dinar ($4.10) | $3.24 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.227 Dinar ($1.59) | $0.73 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.403 Dinar ($3.15) | $2.60 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.681 Dinar ($1.92) | $2.63 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 Dinar ($8) | $5.38 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.626 Dinar ($3.31) | $3.27 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.049 Dinar ($1.47) | $1.23 | + 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar ($1.44) | $1.75 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar ($31) | $8 | + 287% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.462 Dinar ($1.76) | $1.97 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.509 Dinar ($0.36) | $1.84 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 23% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,928 Dinar ($1,380) | $1,164 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 891 Dinar ($638) | $992 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50 Dinar ($36) | $141 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 866 Dinar ($619) | $806 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 555 Dinar ($397) | $650 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 36 Dinar ($26) | $112 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25 Dinar ($18) | $36 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 726 Dinar ($520) | $429 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 Dinar ($243) | $145 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar ($11) | $9 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 Dinar ($6) | $15 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 68% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 109 Dinar ($78) | $40 | + 95% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 100 Dinar ($72) | $44 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 248 Dinar ($177) | $68 | + 161% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128 Dinar ($92) | $93 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 9% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 23,359 Dinar ($16,714) | $20,708 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.187 Dinar ($0.13) | $0.55 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Dinar ($33) | $28 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 Dinar ($14) | $16 | - 14% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 41% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16 Dinar ($11) | $5.39 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13 Dinar ($9) | $22 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 21 Dinar ($15) | $87 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9 Dinar ($7) | $5.91 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar ($3.37) | $3.63 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 Dinar ($4.44) | $5.25 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.269 Dinar ($3.77) | $5.01 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.740 Dinar ($2.68) | $1.97 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar ($3.58) | $16 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 9% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 36 Dinar ($26) | $39 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar ($18) | $22 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar ($28) | $111 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 Dinar ($94) | $40 | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar ($3.64) | $8 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.125 Dinar ($2.24) | $3.97 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.303 Dinar ($3.08) | $4.00 | - 23% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 472 Dinar ($338) | $127 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.149 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.10 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 57 Dinar ($41) | $35 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4.137 Dinar ($2.96) | $7 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 580 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 8% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,600
in Albuquerque, New Mexico
you would need to make just about $3,324
(4,646 Dinar)
in Tripolis.
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