Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Libya is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (R$ 31) | R$ 36 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 34 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 5.20) | R$ 5.81 | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (R$ 1.55) | R$ 8 | - 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 26 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 5.20) | R$ 9 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (R$ 2.06) | R$ 5.67 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.12) | R$ 6 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 44 | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (R$ 4.16) | R$ 9 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (R$ 2.08) | R$ 4.92 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Libya is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (R$ 1,709) | R$ 3,750 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 1,041) | R$ 2,506 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (R$ 832) | R$ 587 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 1,561) | R$ 2,721 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 1,041) | R$ 1,720 | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (R$ 728) | R$ 513 | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (R$ 75) | R$ 89 | - 16% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (R$ 1,169) | R$ 1,987 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (R$ 312) | R$ 631 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.12) | R$ 29 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 20 | - 37% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Libya is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (R$ 104) | R$ 249 | - 58% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (R$ 260) | R$ 248 | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (R$ 260) | R$ 412 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (R$ 312) | R$ 301 | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 56% | |||
Transportation in Libya is 56% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (R$ 56,894) | R$ 115,133 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 5.60 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (R$ 31) | R$ 228 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Libya is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 22 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (R$ 44) | R$ 43 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 263 | - 80% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 5.20) | R$ 22 | - 77% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 19 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (R$ 5.75) | R$ 5.31 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 55 | - 66% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Libya is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 112 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (R$ 173) | R$ 199 | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (R$ 5.35) | R$ 12 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (R$ 3,720) | R$ 4,404 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (R$ 0.06) | R$ 1.31 | - 95% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (R$ 173) | R$ 125 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 11 | + 75% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 39% cheaper than in Brazil
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