- Cost of Living
- Libya
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 254% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 254% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (₨1,488) | ₨420 | + 254% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (₨1,749) | ₨266 | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (₨596) | ₨142 | + 319% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (₨188) | ₨52 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨445) | ₨71 | + 527% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (₨184) | ₨39 | + 374% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (₨846) | ₨201 | + 321% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (₨428) | ₨138 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (₨149) | ₨25 | + 506% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨168) | ₨122 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨830 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (₨257) | ₨82 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (₨36) | ₨33 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (₨57,689) | ₨30,969 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (₨42,654) | ₨21,025 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (₨2,731) | ₨4,536 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (₨35,013) | ₨24,627 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (₨27,350) | ₨15,559 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (₨1,537) | ₨3,830 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (₨2,762) | ₨825 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (₨52,031) | ₨33,772 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (₨20,599) | ₨10,650 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (₨825) | ₨380 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (₨424) | ₨551 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | + 229% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (₨9,281) | ₨2,403 | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (₨7,543) | ₨2,670 | + 183% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (₨19,759) | ₨3,751 | + 427% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (₨10,803) | ₨2,912 | + 271% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 57% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (₨2,078,222) | ₨878,278 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (₨10) | ₨78 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨2,822) | ₨1,348 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (₨621) | ₨136 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨995) | ₨285 | + 249% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (₨1,641) | ₨1,553 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨509) | ₨257 | + 98% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨496) | ₨178 | + 178% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨421) | ₨225 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (₨238) | ₨135 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨321) | ₨72 | + 347% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (₨283) | ₨277 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (₨2,600) | ₨1,190 | + 118% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨1,334) | ₨472 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨2,052) | ₨1,972 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨9,134) | ₨1,765 | + 418% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨310) | ₨618 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨172) | ₨195 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨103) | ₨208 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (₨7) | ₨58 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (₨3,323) | ₨1,881 | + 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (₨467) | ₨252 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,785 prices entered by 4,571 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 89% more expensive than in India
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