- Cost of Living
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- Misratah
- Amritsar
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Cost of living in Misratah, Libya compared to Amritsar, India

Currency:
Food | + 112% | |||
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Food in Misratah (Libya) is 112% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (₨1,509) | ₨349 | + 332% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (₨302) | ₨315 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (₨201) | ₨94 | + 114% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨41 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (₨101) | ₨52 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨41 | + 83% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (₨151) | ₨228 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (₨126) | ₨87 | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (₨151) | ₨35 | + 332% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨119 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨809 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.000 Dinar (₨101) | ₨65 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (₨25) | ₨25 | + 2% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 4% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700 Dinar (₨35,208) | ₨33,553 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar (₨20,119) | ₨7,500 | + 168% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (₨1,509) | ₨4,669 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 350 Dinar (₨17,604) | ₨21,203 | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200 Dinar (₨10,059) | ₨25,000 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (₨1,006) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (₨1,509) | ₨1,269 | + 19% | |
40” flat screen TV | 600 Dinar (₨30,178) | ₨41,000 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (₨15,089) | ₨8,000 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (₨302) | ₨200 | + 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (₨402) | ₨500 | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 1% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,480 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,891 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (₨5,030) | ₨5,358 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨4,949 | - | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 21% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨605,082 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (₨8) | ₨91 | - 92% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,790 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 5% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (₨151) | ₨545 | - 72% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (₨704) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (₨1,006) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (₨251) | ₨200 | + 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (₨101) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (₨151) | ₨73 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (₨201) | ₨154 | + 30% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 9% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (₨1,509) | ₨1,355 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (₨251) | ₨471 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨656 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (₨5,030) | ₨2,179 | + 131% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨328 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (₨75) | ₨205 | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨153 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨35,850 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (₨5.03) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (₨754) | ₨1,719 | - 56% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (₨302) | ₨252 | + 20% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Misratah (Libya) is 11% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨105,137
(2,090 Dinar)
in Misratah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨95,000
in Amritsar.
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