Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 109% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 314) | Mex$ 154 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 91 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 47 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.728 Dinar (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 18 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6 Dinar (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 34 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.359 Dinar (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 17 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 57 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.881 Dinar (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 36 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.933 Dinar (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 19 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 18 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 204 | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.656 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 25 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 14 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 85% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,793 Dinar (Mex$ 30,657) | Mex$ 14,928 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800 Dinar (Mex$ 13,674) | Mex$ 6,302 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 58 Dinar (Mex$ 996) | Mex$ 901 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 791 Dinar (Mex$ 13,534) | Mex$ 7,950 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 541 Dinar (Mex$ 9,247) | Mex$ 4,109 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 49 Dinar (Mex$ 836) | Mex$ 647 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25 Dinar (Mex$ 419) | Mex$ 351 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 595 Dinar (Mex$ 10,172) | Mex$ 7,423 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 254 Dinar (Mex$ 4,344) | Mex$ 1,636 | + 166% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 89 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 58 | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 165% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 103 Dinar (Mex$ 1,755) | Mex$ 786 | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100 Dinar (Mex$ 1,706) | Mex$ 560 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 155 Dinar (Mex$ 2,654) | Mex$ 1,394 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137 Dinar (Mex$ 2,338) | Mex$ 1,124 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 35% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 24,766 Dinar (Mex$ 423,490) | Mex$ 235,920 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.188 Dinar (Mex$ 3.22) | Mex$ 20 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 46 Dinar (Mex$ 783) | Mex$ 456 | + 72% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 23 Dinar (Mex$ 386) | Mex$ 272 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 119% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar (Mex$ 216) | Mex$ 94 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 13 Dinar (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 114 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 23 Dinar (Mex$ 398) | Mex$ 471 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9 Dinar (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 63 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 43 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.422 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 33 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.411 Dinar (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 21 | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.740 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 20 | + 221% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.000 Dinar (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 78 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 124% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar (Mex$ 482) | Mex$ 291 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25 Dinar (Mex$ 432) | Mex$ 103 | + 319% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (Mex$ 679) | Mex$ 496 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 Dinar (Mex$ 2,254) | Mex$ 517 | + 336% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 89 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.125 Dinar (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 43 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.303 Dinar (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 30 | + 141% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,776 Dinar (Mex$ 30,374) | Mex$ 11,076 | + 174% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.146 Dinar (Mex$ 2.50) | Mex$ 2.75 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 55 Dinar (Mex$ 941) | Mex$ 428 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.063 Dinar (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 47 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 91% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 271 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Tripolis (Libya) is 91% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 80,121 (4,685 Dinar) in Tripolis to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 42,000 in Mazatlán.
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