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 | 30 Dinar (Rp 92,183) | Rp 45,378 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,455) | Rp 54,330 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (Rp 35,114) | Rp 27,591 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 15,364) | Rp 19,722 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (Rp 39,404) | Rp 26,707 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (Rp 4,582) | Rp 18,501 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (Rp 18,437) | Rp 56,542 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 15,364) | Rp 42,973 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (Rp 6,091) | Rp 22,558 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (Rp 9,218) | Rp 34,959 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (Rp 153,638) | Rp 337,317 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (Rp 12,291) | Rp 20,426 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (Rp 6,146) | Rp 17,971 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (Rp 5,047,755) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 3,072,766) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (Rp 2,458,213) | Rp 496,641 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (Rp 4,609,149) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Rp 3,072,766) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (Rp 2,150,936) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (Rp 222,639) | Rp 400,530 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (Rp 3,450,931) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (Rp 921,830) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (Rp 9,218) | Rp 43,866 | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (Rp 38,037) | Rp 71,573 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (Rp 307,277) | Rp 624,572 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (Rp 768,191) | Rp 439,901 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (Rp 768,191) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (Rp 921,830) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 38% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (Rp 168,012,380) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 11,904 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (Rp 92,183) | Rp 150,291 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Rp 61,455) | Rp 36,367 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (Rp 129,477) | Rp 60,467 | + 114% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Rp 153,638) | Rp 313,421 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (Rp 15,364) | Rp 130,123 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Rp 30,728) | Rp 19,595 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Rp 35,858) | Rp 34,558 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (Rp 20,829) | Rp 30,035 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (Rp 16,975) | Rp 15,580 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (Rp 54,889) | Rp 88,350 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Libya | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (Rp 153,638) | Rp 216,012 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (Rp 512,215) | Rp 383,761 | + 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (Rp 15,810) | Rp 36,298 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (Rp 10,985,445) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Rp 184) | Rp 2,029 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (Rp 512,086) | Rp 496,553 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (Rp 58,234) | Rp 35,528 | + 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 722 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 28% cheaper than in Indonesia
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