Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (¥1,496) | ¥1,030 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (¥1,413) | ¥723 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (¥680) | ¥464 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (¥314) | ¥214 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (¥619) | ¥284 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (¥226) | ¥501 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (¥593) | ¥1,191 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (¥612) | ¥734 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (¥222) | ¥385 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (¥255) | ¥257 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,788 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (¥372) | ¥217 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (¥122) | ¥244 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (¥118,968) | ¥229,251 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (¥77,540) | ¥119,039 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (¥4,652) | ¥14,600 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (¥60,934) | ¥136,696 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (¥77,540) | ¥114,972 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (¥4,652) | ¥10,415 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (¥5,428) | ¥3,500 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (¥77,540) | ¥40,095 | + 93% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (¥34,893) | ¥10,420 | + 235% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (¥620) | ¥803 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (¥485) | ¥1,906 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 189% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 189% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (¥27,139) | ¥5,921 | + 358% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (¥11,497) | ¥4,587 | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (¥34,893) | ¥8,447 | + 313% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (¥15,508) | ¥12,915 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (¥2,895,329) | ¥2,936,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (¥12) | ¥143 | - 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (¥15,508) | ¥9,719 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (¥543) | ¥1,375 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (¥1,504) | ¥807 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (¥1,551) | ¥8,290 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (¥770) | ¥543 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (¥749) | ¥696 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (¥388) | ¥558 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (¥543) | ¥186 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (¥485) | ¥229 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (¥1,163) | ¥2,634 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (¥2,326) | ¥3,927 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (¥2,016) | ¥3,170 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (¥3,102) | ¥10,399 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (¥13,806) | ¥7,477 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (¥469) | ¥1,286 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (¥260) | ¥495 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (¥155) | ¥522 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (¥116,310) | ¥47,253 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (¥12) | ¥26 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (¥7,754) | ¥8,663 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (¥1,163) | ¥480 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,274 prices entered by 203 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 6% more expensive than in Japan
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