Cost of living in Libya compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 191% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 191% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (₨1,032) | ₨375 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (₨974) | ₨278 | + 250% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (₨469) | ₨138 | + 239% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (₨217) | ₨51 | + 322% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (₨427) | ₨71 | + 500% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (₨156) | ₨35 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨409) | ₨212 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (₨422) | ₨133 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (₨153) | ₨28 | + 440% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨176) | ₨127 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨797 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (₨257) | ₨85 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (₨84) | ₨35 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 136% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 136% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (₨82,039) | ₨32,360 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨53,471) | ₨19,846 | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (₨3,208) | ₨4,270 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (₨42,019) | ₨21,939 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨53,471) | ₨13,071 | + 309% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (₨3,208) | ₨3,226 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨3,743) | ₨734 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (₨53,471) | ₨29,904 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨24,062) | ₨10,187 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨428) | ₨379 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨334) | ₨362 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | + 318% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 318% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (₨18,715) | ₨2,389 | + 683% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (₨7,928) | ₨2,570 | + 208% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨24,062) | ₨3,792 | + 535% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (₨10,694) | ₨2,695 | + 297% | |
| Transportation | + 280% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 280% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (₨1,996,584) | ₨934,111 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (₨8) | ₨75 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (₨10,694) | ₨1,131 | + 845% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (₨374) | ₨98 | + 282% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨1,037) | ₨200 | + 419% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (₨1,069) | ₨905 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨531) | ₨245 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨517) | ₨178 | + 191% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (₨267) | ₨234 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (₨374) | ₨147 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨335) | ₨70 | + 380% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (₨802) | ₨236 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (₨1,604) | ₨1,246 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨1,390) | ₨475 | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨2,139) | ₨1,736 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨9,521) | ₨1,930 | + 393% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨323) | ₨678 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨179) | ₨215 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨107) | ₨203 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (₨80,206) | ₨33,946 | + 136% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (₨8) | ₨2.10 | + 282% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (₨5,347) | ₨1,795 | + 198% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (₨802) | ₨258 | + 211% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,444 prices entered by 2,326 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 202% more expensive than in India
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