Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (21元) | 43元 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (14元) | 37元 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (14元) | 17元 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (7元) | 14元 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (2.05元) | 9元 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (11元) | 48元 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (8元) | 13元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (2.72元) | 6元 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (4.56元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 97元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (4.89元) | 9元 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (2.11元) | 13元 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 67% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (2,594元) | 13,898元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (1,752元) | 8,379元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (549元) | 462元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (1,752元) | 6,525元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (1,263元) | 4,376元 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (417元) | 516元 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (97元) | 140元 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (1,389元) | 1,829元 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (417元) | 546元 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (10元) | 50元 | - 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (28元) | 66元 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 63% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (139元) | 511元 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (97元) | 288元 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (347元) | 654元 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (417元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (55,555元) | 148,501元 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 8元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (139元) | 206元 | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (28元) | 28元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (14元) | 27元 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 386元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (10元) | 30元 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (26元) | 19元 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (16元) | 44元 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (14元) | 21元 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (17元) | 82元 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 68% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Libya | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (28元) | 260元 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (28元) | 122元 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (56元) | 319元 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (8元) | 90元 | - 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (4.86元) | 31元 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (4.17元) | 19元 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (3,056元) | 2,968元 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (0.14元) | 0.24元 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (69元) | 410元 | - 83% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (8元) | 38元 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 56% cheaper than in China
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