Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is about the same as in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (₨513) | ₨375 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (₨342) | ₨318 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨196) | ₨166 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (₨86) | ₨58 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (₨219) | ₨90 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (₨26) | ₨39 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (₨103) | ₨238 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (₨86) | ₨154 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (₨34) | ₨31 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (₨51) | ₨170 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (₨856) | ₨771 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (₨68) | ₨89 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (₨34) | ₨38 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| 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 | 1,643 Dinar (₨28,110) | ₨40,749 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨17,112) | ₨24,407 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (₨13,689) | ₨5,174 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (₨25,668) | ₨24,775 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨17,112) | ₨15,144 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (₨11,978) | ₨5,976 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (₨1,240) | ₨665 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (₨19,218) | ₨30,250 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (₨5,134) | ₨11,999 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (₨51) | ₨535 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (₨212) | ₨428 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (₨1,711) | ₨2,524 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (₨4,278) | ₨2,729 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (₨4,278) | ₨4,298 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (₨5,134) | ₨3,255 | + 58% | |
| 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 | 54,678 Dinar (₨935,634) | ₨1,331,740 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨105 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (₨513) | ₨1,081 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is about the same as in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (₨342) | ₨141 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (₨721) | ₨276 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (₨856) | ₨905 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (₨86) | ₨396 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨171) | ₨223 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨200) | ₨281 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (₨116) | ₨167 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (₨95) | ₨98 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (₨306) | ₨306 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Libya | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (₨856) | ₨1,449 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,479 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (₨2,852) | ₨1,867 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨756 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (₨88) | ₨220 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨182 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (₨61,176) | ₨51,617 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (₨1.03) | ₨1.39 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (₨2,852) | ₨1,612 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (₨324) | ₨271 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,874 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is about the same as in India
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