Cost of living in Libya compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (R$ 16) | R$ 30 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 31 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (R$ 5.24) | R$ 4.40 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (R$ 1.55) | R$ 7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 20 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (R$ 2.05) | R$ 4.84 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (R$ 3.44) | R$ 5.70 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (R$ 3.69) | R$ 8 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (R$ 1.60) | R$ 3.78 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (R$ 1,959) | R$ 2,813 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (R$ 1,323) | R$ 1,997 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (R$ 415) | R$ 590 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (R$ 1,323) | R$ 2,234 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (R$ 954) | R$ 1,471 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (R$ 315) | R$ 418 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (R$ 73) | R$ 84 | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (R$ 1,049) | R$ 1,988 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (R$ 315) | R$ 588 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 26 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (R$ 105) | R$ 241 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (R$ 73) | R$ 218 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (R$ 262) | R$ 347 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (R$ 315) | R$ 263 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 41% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (R$ 41,957) | R$ 98,744 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (R$ 105) | R$ 222 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 50 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 17 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 17 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 4.63 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (R$ 13) | R$ 47 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 64% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Libya | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 92 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (R$ 21) | R$ 54 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (R$ 42) | R$ 190 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 28 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (R$ 3.67) | R$ 12 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.15) | R$ 10 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (R$ 2,308) | R$ 3,925 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (R$ 0.10) | R$ 1.29 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (R$ 52) | R$ 123 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,263 prices entered by 2,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 42% cheaper than in Brazil
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