Cost of living in Misratah, Libya vs Lima, Peru

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Food | - 42% | |||
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Food in Misratah (Libya) is 42% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 24 | + 3% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (S/. 4.98) | S/. 17 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (S/. 3.32) | S/. 7 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (S/. 1.24) | S/. 4.20 | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (S/. 1.66) | S/. 6 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (S/. 1.24) | S/. 3.81 | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.49) | S/. 13 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (S/. 2.07) | S/. 4.41 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.49) | S/. 2.44 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | S/. 5.23 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 42 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.000 Dinar (S/. 1.66) | S/. 7 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (S/. 0.41) | S/. 1.61 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 78% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (S/. 581) | S/. 2,914 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (S/. 332) | S/. 1,676 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 205 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350 Dinar (S/. 290) | S/. 2,252 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 Dinar (S/. 166) | S/. 1,169 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (S/. 17) | S/. 160 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 69 | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | 600 Dinar (S/. 498) | S/. 1,261 | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (S/. 249) | S/. 339 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (S/. 4.98) | S/. 34 | - 85% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (S/. 7) | S/. 17 | - 62% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 6% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | S/. 155 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | S/. 89 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (S/. 83) | S/. 249 | - 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | S/. 248 | - | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 18% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | S/. 66,001 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (S/. 0.12) | S/. 3.71 | - 97% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 122 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 49% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.49) | S/. 21 | - 88% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (S/. 12) | S/. 22 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (S/. 17) | S/. 73 | - 77% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | S/. 19 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | S/. 13 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (S/. 4.15) | S/. 17 | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (S/. 1.66) | S/. 4.54 | - 63% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.49) | S/. 4.43 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (S/. 3.32) | S/. 43 | - 92% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 47% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 35 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (S/. 4.15) | S/. 34 | - 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (S/. 83) | S/. 107 | - 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (S/. 1.24) | S/. 13 | - 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | S/. 1,819 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (S/. 0.08) | S/. 0.57 | - 85% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (S/. 12) | S/. 163 | - 92% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (S/. 4.98) | S/. 16 | - 69% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Misratah (Libya) is 43% cheaper than in Lima (Peru)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,800 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 4,986 (6,010 Dinar) in Misratah.
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