- Cost of Living
- Libya
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 131% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (143元) | 53元 | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (168元) | 34元 | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (57元) | 15元 | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (18元) | 15元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (43元) | 16元 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (18元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (81元) | 61元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (41元) | 13元 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (14元) | 7元 | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (16元) | 5.78元 | + 180% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (25元) | 8元 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (3.47元) | 12元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (5,542元) | 9,859元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (4,097元) | 4,468元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (262元) | 446元 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (3,363元) | 5,638元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (2,627元) | 3,578元 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (148元) | 325元 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (265元) | 86元 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (4,998元) | 2,229元 | + 124% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (1,979元) | 670元 | + 195% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (79元) | 40元 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (41元) | 38元 | + 6% | |
| Clothes | + 134% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (892元) | 558元 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (725元) | 270元 | + 168% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (1,898元) | 607元 | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (1,038元) | 685元 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (199,643元) | 143,984元 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (0.98元) | 7元 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (271元) | 152元 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (60元) | 27元 | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (96元) | 34元 | + 184% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (158元) | 456元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (49元) | 28元 | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (48元) | 37元 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (40元) | 37元 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (23元) | 10元 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (31元) | 14元 | + 123% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (27元) | 63元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (250元) | 155元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (128元) | 87元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (197元) | 749元 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (877元) | 368元 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (30元) | 60元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (17元) | 34元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (10元) | 34元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (0.66元) | 1.00元 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (319元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (45元) | 20元 | + 120% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,372 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 41% more expensive than in China
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