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Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 281% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 281% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (₨2,068) | ₨387 | + 434% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (₨1,356) | ₨255 | + 432% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨533) | ₨142 | + 274% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (₨233) | ₨52 | + 352% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (₨502) | ₨71 | + 606% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (₨132) | ₨36 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨409) | ₨196 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (₨466) | ₨141 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (₨145) | ₨25 | + 488% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨164) | ₨121 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨855 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (₨240) | ₨82 | + 193% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (₨78) | ₨33 | + 141% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (₨107,414) | ₨30,767 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (₨49,960) | ₨20,626 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (₨2,998) | ₨4,250 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (₨49,960) | ₨23,713 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (₨49,960) | ₨15,161 | + 230% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (₨2,998) | ₨4,594 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨3,497) | ₨910 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (₨49,960) | ₨34,267 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨22,482) | ₨11,460 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨400) | ₨426 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨312) | ₨555 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | + 373% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 373% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (₨17,486) | ₨2,422 | + 622% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (₨12,490) | ₨2,906 | + 330% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨22,482) | ₨4,091 | + 450% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (₨9,992) | ₨3,316 | + 201% | |
| Transportation | + 99% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (₨3,497,187) | ₨870,351 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (₨7) | ₨79 | - 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨2,748) | ₨1,290 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 128% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (₨350) | ₨153 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨969) | ₨314 | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (₨999) | ₨1,136 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨496) | ₨276 | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨483) | ₨183 | + 164% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (₨250) | ₨223 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (₨350) | ₨125 | + 179% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨313) | ₨72 | + 334% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (₨749) | ₨288 | + 160% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (₨1,499) | ₨1,205 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨1,299) | ₨497 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨1,998) | ₨2,132 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨8,895) | ₨1,825 | + 388% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨302) | ₨869 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨167) | ₨213 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨100) | ₨228 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (₨74,940) | ₨37,313 | + 101% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (₨7) | ₨50 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (₨4,996) | ₨2,296 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (₨749) | ₨256 | + 193% | |
| TOTAL | + 133% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27,781 prices entered by 3,831 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 133% more expensive than in India
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