Cost of living in Libya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (Rp 46,047) | Rp 61,205 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,698) | Rp 48,353 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,698) | Rp 29,046 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 15,349) | Rp 21,836 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Rp 26,173) | Rp 22,834 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (Rp 4,538) | Rp 14,630 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Rp 24,291) | Rp 66,405 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (Rp 18,285) | Rp 43,134 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (Rp 6,006) | Rp 18,263 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Rp 10,076) | Rp 34,771 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (Rp 10,811) | Rp 17,291 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (Rp 4,671) | Rp 16,247 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (Rp 5,733,443) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (Rp 3,872,681) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (Rp 1,213,755) | Rp 801,210 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (Rp 3,872,681) | Rp 6,665,800 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (Rp 2,791,161) | Rp 3,107,490 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (Rp 920,941) | Rp 505,106 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (Rp 214,886) | Rp 237,062 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 3,069,804) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (Rp 920,941) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Rp 21,489) | Rp 57,323 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,396) | Rp 95,242 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (Rp 306,980) | Rp 648,513 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (Rp 214,886) | Rp 480,172 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (Rp 767,451) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (Rp 920,941) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (Rp 122,792,166) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 9,337 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (Rp 306,980) | Rp 419,026 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,396) | Rp 19,709 | + 212% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,698) | Rp 89,583 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Rp 21,489) | Rp 108,192 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Rp 57,559) | Rp 22,334 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Rp 35,468) | Rp 30,094 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,698) | Rp 22,886 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Rp 19,883) | Rp 11,284 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (Rp 38,491) | Rp 119,565 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 63% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,396) | Rp 261,585 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,396) | Rp 99,216 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (Rp 122,792) | Rp 573,242 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Rp 18,557) | Rp 159,890 | - 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (Rp 10,744) | Rp 39,869 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Rp 9,209) | Rp 65,361 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (Rp 6,753,569) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (Rp 307) | Rp 2,093 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Rp 153,490) | Rp 509,555 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (Rp 18,419) | Rp 32,683 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 477 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 39% cheaper than in Indonesia
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