Cost of living in Libya compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 114% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (Rp 199,438) | Rp 62,230 | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (Rp 188,368) | Rp 52,137 | + 261% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (Rp 90,653) | Rp 30,582 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (Rp 41,920) | Rp 18,388 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (Rp 82,469) | Rp 26,104 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (Rp 30,103) | Rp 14,341 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Rp 79,062) | Rp 77,272 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Rp 81,568) | Rp 38,806 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (Rp 29,536) | Rp 19,485 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Rp 33,933) | Rp 32,212 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 339,997 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (Rp 49,610) | Rp 15,796 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (Rp 16,227) | Rp 17,158 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (Rp 15,861,299) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 10,337,943) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (Rp 620,277) | Rp 772,430 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (Rp 8,123,928) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 10,337,943) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 212% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (Rp 620,277) | Rp 502,555 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (Rp 723,656) | Rp 285,184 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 10,337,943) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (Rp 4,652,074) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Rp 82,704) | Rp 69,682 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (Rp 64,612) | Rp 51,169 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | + 278% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 278% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (Rp 3,618,280) | Rp 655,076 | + 452% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (Rp 1,532,828) | Rp 457,119 | + 235% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (Rp 4,652,074) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 332% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (Rp 2,067,589) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 141% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 141% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (Rp 386,017,764) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (Rp 1,551) | Rp 9,156 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (Rp 2,067,589) | Rp 330,672 | + 525% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 175% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (Rp 72,366) | Rp 30,938 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (Rp 200,546) | Rp 82,186 | + 144% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (Rp 206,759) | Rp 280,243 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (Rp 102,620) | Rp 38,725 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Rp 99,904) | Rp 26,962 | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 51,690) | Rp 34,072 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (Rp 72,366) | Rp 16,791 | + 331% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Rp 64,718) | Rp 13,618 | + 375% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (Rp 155,069) | Rp 63,841 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | + 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (Rp 310,138) | Rp 184,270 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (Rp 268,787) | Rp 105,975 | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (Rp 413,518) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (Rp 1,840,702) | Rp 413,601 | + 345% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Rp 62,494) | Rp 152,100 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (Rp 34,647) | Rp 44,543 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (Rp 20,676) | Rp 59,628 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (Rp 15,506,915) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 126% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (Rp 1,551) | Rp 1,635 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (Rp 1,033,794) | Rp 597,783 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (Rp 155,069) | Rp 24,831 | + 524% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,139 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Libya is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia
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