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Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 158% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (200元) | 48元 | + 321% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (131元) | 34元 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (52元) | 14元 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (23元) | 14元 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (49元) | 15元 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (13元) | 8元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (40元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (45元) | 13元 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (14元) | 6元 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (16元) | 5.64元 | + 182% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 112元 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (23元) | 7元 | + 218% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (8元) | 11元 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (10,401元) | 8,932元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (4,838元) | 4,292元 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (290元) | 423元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (4,838元) | 5,129元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (4,838元) | 3,286元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (290元) | 275元 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (339元) | 88元 | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (4,838元) | 2,046元 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (2,177元) | 714元 | + 205% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (39元) | 36元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (30元) | 40元 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 267% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 267% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (1,693元) | 525元 | + 222% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (1,209元) | 281元 | + 330% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (2,177元) | 629元 | + 246% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (968元) | 675元 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 59% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (338,627元) | 143,741元 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (0.73元) | 7元 | - 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (266元) | 150元 | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (34元) | 28元 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (94元) | 33元 | + 185% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (97元) | 249元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (48元) | 31元 | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (47元) | 39元 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (34元) | 10元 | + 236% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (30元) | 14元 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (73元) | 56元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (145元) | 155元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (126元) | 89元 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (194元) | 951元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (861元) | 386元 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (29元) | 59元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (16元) | 34元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (10元) | 30元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (7,256元) | 3,237元 | + 124% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (0.73元) | 1.04元 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (484元) | 297元 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (73元) | 21元 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,204 prices entered by 521 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 80% more expensive than in China
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