Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Dinar (₨603) | ₨385 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (₨306) | ₨349 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨188) | ₨165 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (₨88) | ₨59 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨161) | ₨93 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (₨59) | ₨43 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (₨178) | ₨269 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (₨188) | ₨198 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (₨70) | ₨36 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (₨65) | ₨169 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (₨882) | ₨895 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (₨71) | ₨92 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (₨58) | ₨43 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Libya is about the same as in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (₨34,509) | ₨56,248 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (₨37,208) | ₨34,457 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (₨5,251) | ₨5,463 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (₨32,458) | ₨28,585 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (₨41,605) | ₨16,857 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (₨4,445) | ₨3,786 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (₨1,383) | ₨705 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (₨28,215) | ₨26,773 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (₨14,116) | ₨10,383 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨318) | ₨447 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (₨198) | ₨790 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (₨3,442) | ₨2,482 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (₨3,812) | ₨2,684 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (₨5,609) | ₨4,217 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (₨5,893) | ₨3,028 | + 95% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (₨1,188,808) | ₨2,132,740 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨103 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (₨889) | ₨1,268 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (₨329) | ₨114 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (₨815) | ₨239 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (₨882) | ₨992 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (₨268) | ₨361 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨326) | ₨196 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (₨235) | ₨266 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (₨267) | ₨162 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (₨119) | ₨82 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Dinar (₨333) | ₨299 | + 11% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (₨1,242) | ₨1,506 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨353) | ₨726 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,650 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (₨3,234) | ₨2,089 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (₨353) | ₨740 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (₨98) | ₨205 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (₨106) | ₨208 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (₨70,257) | ₨43,053 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (₨1.06) | ₨3.86 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (₨4,131) | ₨1,795 | + 130% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨183) | ₨313 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,588 prices entered by 826 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is about the same as in India
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