Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 44% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (22元) | 55元 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (14元) | 37元 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (22元) | 14元 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (4.32元) | 8元 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (10元) | 56元 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (7元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (4.74元) | 6元 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 119元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (4.68元) | 9元 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (1.44元) | 10元 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (2,695元) | 7,672元 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (1,821元) | 4,711元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (571元) | 412元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (1,821元) | 7,031元 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (1,312元) | 4,064元 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (433元) | 279元 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (180元) | 88元 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (577元) | 2,091元 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (289元) | 619元 | - 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (10元) | 43元 | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (29元) | 41元 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (173元) | 415元 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (101元) | 211元 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (173元) | 590元 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (361元) | 663元 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (57,727元) | 159,594元 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 6元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (144元) | 176元 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (29元) | 30元 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (14元) | 36元 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 440元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (10元) | 35元 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (27元) | 38元 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (17元) | 36元 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (14元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (9元) | 11元 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (18元) | 80元 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 76% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (29元) | 206元 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (29元) | 98元 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (58元) | 429元 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (9元) | 67元 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (5.05元) | 35元 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (4.33元) | 32元 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (1,732元) | 3,535元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (0.14元) | 0.68元 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (72元) | 481元 | - 85% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (9元) | 23元 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,976 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 47% cheaper than in China
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