Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (44元) | 46元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (29元) | 40元 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (17元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (7元) | 17元 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (19元) | 18元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (2.19元) | 11元 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (9元) | 62元 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (7元) | 15元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (2.91元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (4.40元) | 6元 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (73元) | 118元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (5.87元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (2.93元) | 15元 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (2,410元) | 13,507元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (1,467元) | 7,710元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (1,174元) | 488元 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (2,200元) | 7,095元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (1,467元) | 4,246元 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (1,027元) | 271元 | + 279% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (106元) | 113元 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (1,647元) | 1,322元 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (440元) | 592元 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (4.40元) | 34元 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (18元) | 49元 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (147元) | 510元 | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (367元) | 252元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (367元) | 624元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (440元) | 839元 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (80,209元) | 159,743元 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 9元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (44元) | 198元 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (29元) | 41元 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (62元) | 29元 | + 115% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (73元) | 328元 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (7元) | 52元 | - 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (15元) | 45元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (17元) | 36元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (10元) | 12元 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (8元) | 15元 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (26元) | 86元 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (73元) | 249元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (245元) | 399元 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 76元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (8元) | 30元 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (5,244元) | 2,783元 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (0.09元) | 0.24元 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (244元) | 427元 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (28元) | 24元 | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,592 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 44% cheaper than in China
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