- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 179% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (Rp 303,414) | Rp 64,060 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (Rp 356,728) | Rp 50,221 | + 610% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (Rp 121,535) | Rp 31,397 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (Rp 38,345) | Rp 18,967 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Rp 90,855) | Rp 22,704 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (Rp 37,596) | Rp 15,321 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (Rp 172,559) | Rp 67,443 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Rp 87,243) | Rp 37,831 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (Rp 30,380) | Rp 18,389 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Rp 34,342) | Rp 32,050 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 363,342 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 52,313) | Rp 19,021 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (Rp 7,377) | Rp 15,904 | - 54% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (Rp 11,765,364) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (Rp 8,698,954) | Rp 8,842,230 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (Rp 557,033) | Rp 899,203 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (Rp 7,140,649) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (Rp 5,577,845) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (Rp 313,476) | Rp 630,805 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (Rp 563,292) | Rp 244,903 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (Rp 10,611,448) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (Rp 4,200,982) | Rp 1,766,010 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (Rp 168,277) | Rp 60,823 | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (Rp 86,486) | Rp 59,495 | + 45% | |
| Clothes | + 254% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 254% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (Rp 1,892,762) | Rp 612,994 | + 209% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (Rp 1,538,437) | Rp 416,812 | + 269% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (Rp 4,029,835) | Rp 974,726 | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (Rp 2,203,259) | Rp 821,580 | + 168% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (Rp 423,841,667) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (Rp 2,070) | Rp 8,713 | - 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (Rp 575,441) | Rp 376,741 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 159% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 159% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (Rp 126,725) | Rp 25,888 | + 390% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (Rp 202,963) | Rp 86,121 | + 136% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (Rp 334,631) | Rp 362,813 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (Rp 103,857) | Rp 45,322 | + 129% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Rp 101,108) | Rp 23,501 | + 330% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Rp 85,815) | Rp 33,880 | + 153% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (Rp 48,527) | Rp 15,234 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Rp 65,498) | Rp 13,078 | + 401% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (Rp 57,702) | Rp 92,813 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (Rp 530,261) | Rp 207,987 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (Rp 272,027) | Rp 98,924 | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (Rp 418,503) | Rp 390,835 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (Rp 1,862,891) | Rp 480,517 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Rp 63,248) | Rp 125,911 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (Rp 35,064) | Rp 46,550 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (Rp 20,925) | Rp 57,305 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (Rp 1,398) | Rp 1,764 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (Rp 677,606) | Rp 536,205 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (Rp 95,153) | Rp 24,432 | + 289% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,795 prices entered by 333 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia
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