Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Dinar (50元) | 36元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (26元) | 38元 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (16元) | 13元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (7元) | 15元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (13元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (4.90元) | 10元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (15元) | 51元 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (16元) | 16元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (5.88元) | 6元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (5.42元) | 6元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (74元) | 88元 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (5.89元) | 8元 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (4.88元) | 12元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (2,882元) | 15,689元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (3,107元) | 7,762元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (439元) | 494元 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (2,711元) | 6,859元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (3,475元) | 3,972元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (371元) | 335元 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (116元) | 101元 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (2,356元) | 1,494元 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (1,179元) | 571元 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (27元) | 38元 | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (16元) | 47元 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (287元) | 415元 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (318元) | 280元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (468元) | 574元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (492元) | 717元 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (99,283元) | 152,522元 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (74元) | 244元 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (27元) | 41元 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (68元) | 45元 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (74元) | 111元 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (22元) | 47元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (20元) | 32元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (22元) | 9元 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (10元) | 12元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Dinar (29元) | 79元 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (104元) | 225元 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (29元) | 110元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 481元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (270元) | 248元 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (29元) | 77元 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (8元) | 27元 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (9元) | 14元 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (5,868元) | 3,708元 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (0.09元) | 1.19元 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (345元) | 406元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (15元) | 25元 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 122 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 40% cheaper than in China
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