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Cost of living in Misratah, Libya compared to Almería, Spain

Currency:
Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Misratah (Libya) is 5% more expensive than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (€18) | €11 | + 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (€3.66) | €5.61 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (€2.44) | €2.94 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (€0.91) | €0.97 | - 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €2.13 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (€0.91) | €1.37 | - 33% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (€1.83) | €5.00 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (€1.52) | €1.75 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (€1.83) | €1.24 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.63 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.94 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €1.39 | - 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (€0.30) | €0.53 | - 43% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 44% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 Dinar (€427) | €678 | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar (€244) | €439 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (€18) | €89 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 350 Dinar (€213) | €463 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200 Dinar (€122) | €325 | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (€12) | €66 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (€18) | €27 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen TV | 600 Dinar (€366) | €414 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (€183) | €73 | + 149% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (€3.66) | €8 | - 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (€4.88) | €10 | - 50% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 1% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €79 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €25 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (€61) | €65 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €73 | - | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 23% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €19,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (€0.09) | €1.27 | - 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €16 | - | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 44% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (€1.83) | €7 | - 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (€9) | €12 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (€12) | €54 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.63 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.78 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (€3.05) | €2.97 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (€1.22) | €1.37 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (€1.83) | €2.01 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (€2.44) | €11 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 22% | |||
Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 22% cheaper than in Almería (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (€18) | €25 | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (€3.05) | €12 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €44 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (€61) | €46 | + 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (€0.91) | €2.10 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.64 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €500 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (€0.06) | €0.17 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (€9) | €29 | - 68% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (€3.66) | €4.42 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Misratah (Libya) is 22% cheaper than in Almería (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,000
in Almería
you would need to make just about €1,555
(2,550 Dinar)
in Misratah.
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