Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 28 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 27 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (R$ 5.25) | R$ 3.86 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (R$ 18) | R$ 8 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (R$ 3.66) | R$ 5.57 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (R$ 5.60) | R$ 4.51 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (R$ 4.01) | R$ 4.82 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (R$ 3.97) | R$ 7 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (R$ 1.22) | R$ 3.33 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Libya is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (R$ 2,283) | R$ 3,092 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (R$ 1,542) | R$ 1,818 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (R$ 483) | R$ 493 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (R$ 1,542) | R$ 2,063 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (R$ 1,112) | R$ 1,270 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (R$ 367) | R$ 360 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (R$ 153) | R$ 80 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (R$ 489) | R$ 1,663 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (R$ 245) | R$ 467 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 17 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 45% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (R$ 147) | R$ 210 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (R$ 86) | R$ 192 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (R$ 147) | R$ 324 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (R$ 306) | R$ 247 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 32% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (R$ 48,900) | R$ 88,188 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.43 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (R$ 122) | R$ 222 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 41 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 15 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (R$ 23) | R$ 11 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 5.88 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 4.06 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 42 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 65% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 94 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (R$ 24) | R$ 52 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (R$ 49) | R$ 183 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 25 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (R$ 4.28) | R$ 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.67) | R$ 10 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (R$ 1,467) | R$ 3,547 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (R$ 0.12) | R$ 1.29 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (R$ 61) | R$ 117 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,601 prices entered by 1,561 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 27% cheaper than in Brazil
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