Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (¥374) | ¥1,140 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (¥249) | ¥728 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (¥249) | ¥418 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (¥107) | ¥210 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (¥374) | ¥275 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (¥75) | ¥668 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (¥172) | ¥1,129 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (¥207) | ¥710 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (¥114) | ¥393 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (¥82) | ¥255 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,985 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (¥81) | ¥206 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (¥25) | ¥211 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (¥46,562) | ¥217,328 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (¥31,451) | ¥126,162 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (¥9,857) | ¥16,068 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (¥31,451) | ¥132,665 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (¥22,667) | ¥70,782 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (¥7,479) | ¥9,982 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (¥3,116) | ¥4,119 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (¥9,972) | ¥42,816 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (¥4,986) | ¥15,187 | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (¥175) | ¥663 | - 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (¥499) | ¥1,759 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (¥2,992) | ¥7,849 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (¥1,745) | ¥3,745 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (¥2,992) | ¥8,707 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (¥6,233) | ¥16,382 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (¥997,213) | ¥2,749,320 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥144 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (¥2,493) | ¥11,441 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (¥499) | ¥700 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (¥249) | ¥1,350 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,760 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (¥175) | ¥2,342 | - 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (¥467) | ¥937 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (¥288) | ¥540 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (¥249) | ¥142 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (¥161) | ¥247 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (¥313) | ¥2,858 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 81% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 81% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (¥499) | ¥4,449 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (¥499) | ¥3,459 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (¥997) | ¥3,771 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (¥151) | ¥1,130 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (¥87) | ¥520 | - 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (¥75) | ¥517 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (¥29,916) | ¥56,570 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (¥2) | ¥49 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (¥1,247) | ¥9,121 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (¥150) | ¥554 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 617 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 66% cheaper than in Japan
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