Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (¥824) | ¥1,510 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (¥549) | ¥777 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (¥314) | ¥442 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (¥137) | ¥210 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (¥352) | ¥332 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (¥41) | ¥626 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (¥165) | ¥855 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (¥137) | ¥1,035 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (¥54) | ¥461 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (¥82) | ¥271 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (¥1,374) | ¥1,299 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (¥110) | ¥205 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (¥55) | ¥227 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (¥45,127) | ¥218,917 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (¥27,471) | ¥128,457 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (¥21,977) | ¥27,749 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (¥41,206) | ¥187,909 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (¥27,471) | ¥76,748 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (¥19,229) | ¥19,268 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (¥1,990) | ¥4,419 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (¥30,852) | ¥43,152 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (¥8,241) | ¥17,240 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (¥82) | ¥1,196 | - 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (¥340) | ¥3,024 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (¥2,747) | ¥6,406 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (¥6,868) | ¥3,885 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (¥6,868) | ¥8,497 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (¥8,241) | ¥10,842 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (¥1,502,040) | ¥3,145,430 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥167 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (¥824) | ¥13,986 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (¥549) | ¥2,137 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (¥1,158) | ¥1,967 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (¥1,374) | ¥4,294 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (¥137) | ¥677 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (¥275) | ¥635 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (¥321) | ¥529 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (¥186) | ¥195 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (¥152) | ¥192 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (¥491) | ¥3,899 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (¥1,374) | ¥3,808 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,606 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,510 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (¥4,579) | ¥6,842 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,086 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (¥141) | ¥566 | - 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (¥98,210) | ¥106,060 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (¥2) | ¥56 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (¥4,578) | ¥12,147 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (¥521) | ¥600 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 887 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 62% cheaper than in Japan
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