Cost of living in Misratah, Libya vs Thessaloniki, Greece
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Misratah (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (€5.55) | €16 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6.000 Dinar (€1.11) | €7 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.000 Dinar (€0.74) | €4.12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.500 Dinar (€0.28) | €1.23 | - 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2.000 Dinar (€0.37) | €4.06 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.500 Dinar (€0.28) | €1.54 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3.000 Dinar (€0.55) | €4.69 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.500 Dinar (€0.46) | €1.50 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (€0.55) | €0.98 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.30 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €10 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2.000 Dinar (€0.37) | €2.01 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.500 Dinar (€0.09) | €0.62 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Misratah (Libya) is 82% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (€129) | €592 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (€74) | €430 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (€5.55) | €121 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350 Dinar (€65) | €424 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200 Dinar (€37) | €315 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 20 Dinar (€3.70) | €82 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (€5.55) | €20 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 600 Dinar (€111) | €379 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (€55) | €111 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6.000 Dinar (€1.11) | €9 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (€1.48) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Misratah (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €78 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | €22 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100 Dinar (€18) | €80 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €89 | - | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Misratah (Libya) is 29% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €20,726 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (€0.03) | €1.58 | - 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Misratah (Libya) is 60% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.000 Dinar (€0.55) | €3.14 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 14 Dinar (€2.59) | €9 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (€3.70) | €31 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.64 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €4.30 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (€0.92) | €3.74 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.000 Dinar (€0.37) | €1.84 | - 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3.000 Dinar (€0.55) | €2.07 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4.000 Dinar (€0.74) | €9 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Misratah (Libya) is 67% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (€5.55) | €26 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5.000 Dinar (€0.92) | €15 | - 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €45 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 100 Dinar (€18) | €45 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.500 Dinar (€0.28) | €3.80 | - 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.87 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €434 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (€0.02) | €0.36 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 15 Dinar (€2.77) | €41 | - 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (€1.11) | €4.66 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 187 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
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