Cost of living in Tripolis, Libya vs Memphis, Tennessee, United States
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tripolis (Libya) is 68% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($4.02) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($1.48) | $7 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar ($1.57) | $3.27 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.869 Dinar ($0.64) | $0.79 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 Dinar ($1.60) | $2.17 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.607 Dinar ($0.58) | $2.93 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($1.69) | $5.55 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.814 Dinar ($1.30) | $3.27 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.280 Dinar ($0.51) | $1.63 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.007 Dinar ($0.45) | $2.07 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43 Dinar ($10) | $14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.800 Dinar ($0.63) | $1.70 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar ($0.22) | $1.91 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Tripolis (Libya) is 81% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,734 Dinar ($387) | $1,253 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 773 Dinar ($173) | $936 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 69 Dinar ($15) | $166 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 763 Dinar ($170) | $989 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 506 Dinar ($113) | $769 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 61 Dinar ($14) | $96 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 26 Dinar ($5.73) | $48 | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 542 Dinar ($121) | $299 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 249 Dinar ($56) | $96 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.16) | $12 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar ($2.77) | $20 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Tripolis (Libya) is 45% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 98 Dinar ($22) | $42 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 97 Dinar ($22) | $33 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 159 Dinar ($35) | $82 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142 Dinar ($32) | $103 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Tripolis (Libya) is 70% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 26,303 Dinar ($5,877) | $21,300 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.065 Dinar ($0.46) | $0.58 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 Dinar ($11) | $48 | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 Dinar ($4.18) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Tripolis (Libya) is 75% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13 Dinar ($2.98) | $7 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 9 Dinar ($2.07) | $8 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 80 Dinar ($18) | $131 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 6 Dinar ($1.36) | $5.89 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 4.714 Dinar ($1.05) | $2.89 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.656 Dinar ($1.04) | $4.96 | - 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.913 Dinar ($1.32) | $3.10 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.112 Dinar ($0.70) | $1.56 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.633 Dinar ($1.26) | $17 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Tripolis (Libya) is 67% cheaper than in Memphis, Tennessee (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 28 Dinar ($6) | $44 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 21 Dinar ($4.70) | $21 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $124 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 67 Dinar ($15) | $53 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.083 Dinar ($1.14) | $10 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.421 Dinar ($0.76) | $4.89 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 4.247 Dinar ($0.95) | $4.21 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,611 Dinar ($360) | $432 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.136 Dinar ($0.03) | $0.11 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 56 Dinar ($13) | $34 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4.342 Dinar ($0.97) | $6 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 155 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 09, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $3,900 in Memphis, Tennessee you would need to make just about $1,092 (4,886 Dinar) in Tripolis.
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