Cost of living in Libya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 34% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (Rp 48,009) | Rp 48,150 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (Rp 32,006) | Rp 54,894 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Rp 32,006) | Rp 30,099 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (Rp 13,744) | Rp 20,570 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (Rp 48,009) | Rp 25,479 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (Rp 9,570) | Rp 16,222 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (Rp 22,094) | Rp 59,701 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Rp 26,587) | Rp 37,956 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (Rp 14,672) | Rp 19,374 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Rp 10,506) | Rp 34,923 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 356,233 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (Rp 10,390) | Rp 19,537 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (Rp 3,201) | Rp 19,724 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (Rp 5,977,732) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (Rp 4,037,687) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (Rp 1,265,470) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (Rp 4,037,687) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (Rp 2,910,086) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (Rp 960,181) | Rp 813,523 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (Rp 400,075) | Rp 354,270 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (Rp 1,280,241) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Rp 640,120) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Rp 22,404) | Rp 60,481 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (Rp 64,012) | Rp 67,068 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (Rp 384,072) | Rp 655,630 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (Rp 224,042) | Rp 423,397 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (Rp 384,072) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (Rp 800,150) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (Rp 128,024,070) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 8,988 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (Rp 320,060) | Rp 237,123 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 34% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Rp 64,012) | Rp 23,300 | + 175% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (Rp 32,006) | Rp 87,183 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 254,843 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Rp 22,404) | Rp 49,080 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Rp 60,011) | Rp 19,454 | + 208% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Rp 36,979) | Rp 36,205 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Rp 32,006) | Rp 18,007 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Rp 20,730) | Rp 11,130 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (Rp 40,131) | Rp 86,706 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 63% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (Rp 64,012) | Rp 166,095 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Rp 64,012) | Rp 104,958 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (Rp 128,024) | Rp 388,033 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Rp 19,348) | Rp 111,803 | - 83% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (Rp 11,202) | Rp 35,619 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Rp 9,602) | Rp 47,498 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (Rp 3,840,722) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (Rp 320) | Rp 1,799 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Rp 160,030) | Rp 579,157 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (Rp 19,204) | Rp 28,660 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 996 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia
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