Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 39 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 37 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 5.57 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.362 Dinar (R$ 3.97) | R$ 8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Dinar (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.913 Dinar (R$ 3.44) | R$ 7 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (R$ 4.34) | R$ 6 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.856 Dinar (R$ 5.73) | R$ 10 | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (R$ 2.36) | R$ 4.49 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (R$ 2,308) | R$ 4,181 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 1,770) | R$ 2,789 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (R$ 2,714) | R$ 3,041 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (R$ 2,782) | R$ 2,051 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 513 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (R$ 112) | R$ 89 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (R$ 1,003) | R$ 1,805 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (R$ 944) | R$ 633 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (R$ 65) | R$ 284 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (R$ 255) | R$ 283 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (R$ 375) | R$ 416 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (R$ 394) | R$ 313 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 47% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (R$ 79,503) | R$ 118,143 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (R$ 59) | R$ 242 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 22 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (R$ 54) | R$ 48 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (R$ 59) | R$ 276 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 23 | - 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 14 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 58 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (R$ 83) | R$ 115 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 60 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 Dinar (R$ 83) | R$ 239 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 32 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 16 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (R$ 4,699) | R$ 3,574 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (R$ 0.07) | R$ 1.35 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Dinar (R$ 590) | R$ 141 | + 318% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 14,832 prices entered by 1,510 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 28% cheaper than in Brazil
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