Cost of living in Libya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (Rp 54,898) | Rp 67,167 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 Dinar (Rp 56,382) | Rp 60,225 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (Rp 35,047) | Rp 32,593 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (Rp 20,439) | Rp 24,570 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (Rp 29,358) | Rp 31,337 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.362 Dinar (Rp 10,024) | Rp 12,592 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Dinar (Rp 71,549) | Rp 72,901 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dinar (Rp 37,489) | Rp 45,403 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.913 Dinar (Rp 8,683) | Rp 22,376 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (Rp 10,968) | Rp 32,966 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.856 Dinar (Rp 14,477) | Rp 18,943 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (Rp 5,962) | Rp 15,178 | - 61% | |
| 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 | 1,956 Dinar (Rp 5,830,323) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (Rp 4,471,792) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,724,710 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (Rp 6,856,748) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (Rp 7,029,121) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (Rp 283,214) | Rp 378,883 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (Rp 2,534,016) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (Rp 2,384,956) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Rp 53,662) | Rp 91,402 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (Rp 33,373) | Rp 83,441 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (Rp 163,966) | Rp 651,126 | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (Rp 644,102) | Rp 458,661 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (Rp 947,695) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (Rp 995,555) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 49% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (Rp 200,849,946) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 12,092 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (Rp 150,155) | Rp 590,226 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (Rp 55,576) | Rp 22,456 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (Rp 137,615) | Rp 96,147 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Rp 149,060) | Rp 264,826 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (Rp 45,265) | Rp 66,604 | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Rp 55,112) | Rp 26,592 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (Rp 39,732) | Rp 33,023 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Rp 29,812) | Rp 27,953 | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dinar (Rp 35,774) | Rp 21,349 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (Rp 44,718) | Rp 84,361 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (Rp 209,779) | Rp 261,890 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Rp 59,624) | Rp 96,262 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 Dinar (Rp 208,684) | Rp 397,663 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (Rp 59,624) | Rp 149,637 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (Rp 16,564) | Rp 38,785 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (Rp 17,887) | Rp 50,891 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (Rp 11,870,044) | Rp 6,922,760 | + 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Rp 179) | Rp 2,388 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Dinar (Rp 1,490,597) | Rp 433,566 | + 244% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,885) | Rp 43,715 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 414 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Libya is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia
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