- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 187% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (R$ 114) | R$ 29 | + 298% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (R$ 75) | R$ 26 | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 345% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 3.29 | + 290% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (R$ 26) | R$ 5.64 | + 355% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 3.28 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 4.61 | + 96% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (R$ 4.31) | R$ 3.22 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (R$ 5,910) | R$ 3,132 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 2,749) | R$ 1,934 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (R$ 165) | R$ 643 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 2,749) | R$ 2,139 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 2,749) | R$ 1,329 | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (R$ 165) | R$ 393 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (R$ 192) | R$ 81 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 2,749) | R$ 1,725 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (R$ 1,237) | R$ 422 | + 193% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 277% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 277% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (R$ 962) | R$ 208 | + 363% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (R$ 687) | R$ 182 | + 277% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (R$ 1,237) | R$ 338 | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (R$ 550) | R$ 256 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (R$ 192,418) | R$ 87,065 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (R$ 0.41) | R$ 4.35 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (R$ 151) | R$ 201 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 35% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (R$ 53) | R$ 48 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (R$ 55) | R$ 229 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (R$ 27) | R$ 17 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 5.88 | + 227% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 4.00 | + 330% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 34% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (R$ 82) | R$ 97 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (R$ 71) | R$ 50 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (R$ 110) | R$ 171 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (R$ 489) | R$ 178 | + 176% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 24 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (R$ 5.50) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 4,123) | R$ 2,677 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (R$ 0.41) | R$ 1.22 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (R$ 275) | R$ 117 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (R$ 41) | R$ 9 | + 342% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 23,877 prices entered by 2,355 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 72% more expensive than in Brazil
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