Cost of living in Libya compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (97元) | 42元 | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (92元) | 34元 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (44元) | 15元 | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (20元) | 15元 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (40元) | 13元 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (15元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (39元) | 53元 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (40元) | 14元 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (14元) | 5.82元 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (17元) | 5.36元 | + 209% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 103元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (24元) | 8元 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (8元) | 15元 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (7,731元) | 8,839元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (5,039元) | 4,621元 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (302元) | 386元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (3,960元) | 5,293元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (5,039元) | 3,034元 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (302元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (353元) | 87元 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (5,039元) | 2,283元 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (2,267元) | 525元 | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (40元) | 38元 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (31元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 230% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 230% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (1,764元) | 447元 | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (747元) | 235元 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (2,267元) | 608元 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (1,008元) | 568元 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 198% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (188,149元) | 129,883元 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (0.76元) | 7元 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (1,008元) | 154元 | + 555% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (35元) | 32元 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (98元) | 34元 | + 189% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (101元) | 357元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (50元) | 40元 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (49元) | 50元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (25元) | 33元 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (35元) | 8元 | + 336% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (32元) | 11元 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (76元) | 74元 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (151元) | 179元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (131元) | 96元 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (202元) | 1,203元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (897元) | 359元 | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (30元) | 67元 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (17元) | 32元 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (10元) | 28元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (7,558元) | 3,283元 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (0.76元) | 0.28元 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (504元) | 312元 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (76元) | 20元 | + 279% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,514 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 89% more expensive than in China
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