Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 129% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 129% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (R$ 60) | R$ 29 | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 3.33 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 5.59 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 5.98 | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 4.05 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 4.54 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (R$ 4.88) | R$ 3.34 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 49% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (R$ 4,766) | R$ 3,249 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3,107) | R$ 1,937 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (R$ 186) | R$ 571 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (R$ 2,441) | R$ 2,055 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3,107) | R$ 1,331 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (R$ 186) | R$ 347 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (R$ 217) | R$ 78 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 3,107) | R$ 1,529 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (R$ 1,398) | R$ 428 | + 226% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 243% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 243% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (R$ 1,087) | R$ 199 | + 447% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (R$ 461) | R$ 168 | + 175% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (R$ 1,398) | R$ 308 | + 354% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (R$ 621) | R$ 242 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (R$ 116,000) | R$ 88,832 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (R$ 0.47) | R$ 4.35 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (R$ 621) | R$ 211 | + 194% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 65% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 18 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (R$ 60) | R$ 43 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (R$ 62) | R$ 241 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 5.31 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 3.69 | + 427% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (R$ 47) | R$ 37 | + 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (R$ 93) | R$ 101 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (R$ 81) | R$ 51 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (R$ 124) | R$ 219 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (R$ 553) | R$ 177 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (R$ 4,660) | R$ 2,791 | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (R$ 0.47) | R$ 1.17 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (R$ 311) | R$ 114 | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (R$ 47) | R$ 10 | + 355% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,372 prices entered by 1,223 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 92% more expensive than in Brazil
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