Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 23% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨241) | ₨339 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (₨161) | ₨297 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (₨161) | ₨164 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (₨80) | ₨54 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨137) | ₨85 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (₨24) | ₨39 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨127) | ₨210 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (₨96) | ₨154 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (₨31) | ₨29 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨53) | ₨144 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨766 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (₨57) | ₨89 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (₨24) | ₨35 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (₨30,056) | ₨31,191 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (₨20,301) | ₨20,267 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (₨6,363) | ₨4,423 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (₨20,301) | ₨23,087 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (₨14,632) | ₨14,243 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (₨4,828) | ₨3,664 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨1,126) | ₨515 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (₨16,093) | ₨28,396 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (₨4,828) | ₨12,433 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨113) | ₨416 | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (₨322) | ₨319 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 35% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (₨1,609) | ₨2,301 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (₨1,126) | ₨2,530 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (₨4,023) | ₨3,605 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (₨4,828) | ₨2,893 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is about the same as in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (₨643,704) | ₨976,968 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨109 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (₨1,609) | ₨1,424 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (₨322) | ₨140 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (₨161) | ₨303 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,586 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (₨113) | ₨402 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (₨302) | ₨190 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨186) | ₨248 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (₨161) | ₨152 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨104) | ₨73 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (₨202) | ₨351 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 48% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (₨322) | ₨1,405 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨322) | ₨600 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (₨644) | ₨2,140 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨97) | ₨607 | - 84% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (₨56) | ₨229 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (₨48) | ₨173 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (₨35,404) | ₨46,652 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (₨1.61) | ₨1.29 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (₨805) | ₨1,554 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (₨97) | ₨247 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,474 prices entered by 974 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 15% cheaper than in India
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