Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (¥348) | ¥954 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (¥232) | ¥699 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (¥232) | ¥444 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (¥100) | ¥200 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (¥348) | ¥253 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.471 Dinar (¥81) | ¥622 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.000 Dinar (¥93) | ¥903 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (¥208) | ¥771 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.353 Dinar (¥124) | ¥384 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (¥76) | ¥306 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,331 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.500 Dinar (¥81) | ¥199 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (¥23) | ¥226 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700 Dinar (¥16,251) | ¥268,095 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500 Dinar (¥11,608) | ¥150,794 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 700 Dinar (¥16,251) | ¥23,880 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500 Dinar (¥11,608) | ¥140,127 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 300 Dinar (¥6,965) | ¥77,433 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (¥6,965) | ¥12,855 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (¥2,902) | ¥4,197 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (¥9,286) | ¥63,991 | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (¥4,643) | ¥10,809 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (¥163) | ¥901 | - 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (¥464) | ¥2,418 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (¥2,786) | ¥6,941 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (¥1,625) | ¥4,416 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (¥2,786) | ¥8,088 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (¥5,804) | ¥12,131 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (¥928,638) | ¥2,676,280 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥136 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (¥2,322) | ¥10,384 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (¥464) | ¥1,225 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (¥232) | ¥1,626 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (¥163) | ¥812 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (¥224) | ¥655 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (¥186) | ¥501 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (¥232) | ¥170 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 Dinar (¥186) | ¥229 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10 Dinar (¥232) | ¥2,983 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 82% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (¥464) | ¥3,633 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (¥464) | ¥3,657 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (¥929) | ¥6,422 | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (¥140) | ¥1,122 | - 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (¥81) | ¥445 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (¥70) | ¥556 | - 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (¥27,859) | ¥52,544 | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (¥2) | ¥40 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (¥1,161) | ¥9,497 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (¥139) | ¥525 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 906 prices entered by 152 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 71% cheaper than in Japan
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