- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 161% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (R$ 78) | R$ 29 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (R$ 92) | R$ 26 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 372% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 3.26 | + 202% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 4.66 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (R$ 44) | R$ 15 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 5.61 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 4.57 | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (R$ 1.90) | R$ 3.21 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (R$ 3,024) | R$ 3,143 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (R$ 2,236) | R$ 1,947 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (R$ 143) | R$ 623 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (R$ 1,835) | R$ 2,114 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (R$ 1,433) | R$ 1,325 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (R$ 81) | R$ 405 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (R$ 145) | R$ 84 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (R$ 2,727) | R$ 1,732 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (R$ 1,080) | R$ 430 | + 151% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (R$ 43) | R$ 21 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 131% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 131% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (R$ 486) | R$ 203 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (R$ 395) | R$ 183 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (R$ 1,036) | R$ 328 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (R$ 566) | R$ 259 | + 119% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (R$ 108,926) | R$ 85,971 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (R$ 0.53) | R$ 4.28 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (R$ 148) | R$ 202 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 46 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (R$ 86) | R$ 236 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (R$ 27) | R$ 18 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 122% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 4.04 | + 317% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 39 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 19% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (R$ 136) | R$ 96 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (R$ 70) | R$ 50 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (R$ 108) | R$ 176 | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (R$ 479) | R$ 175 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 23 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (R$ 5.38) | R$ 11 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,728 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.12 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (R$ 174) | R$ 116 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25,709 prices entered by 2,617 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 36% more expensive than in Brazil
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