Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (¥490) | ¥1,035 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 Dinar (¥503) | ¥817 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (¥313) | ¥618 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (¥182) | ¥237 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (¥262) | ¥335 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.362 Dinar (¥89) | ¥439 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Dinar (¥638) | ¥1,195 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dinar (¥335) | ¥822 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.913 Dinar (¥77) | ¥509 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (¥98) | ¥312 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,267 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.856 Dinar (¥129) | ¥276 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (¥53) | ¥293 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (¥52,025) | ¥365,082 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (¥39,902) | ¥197,811 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥19,132 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (¥61,184) | ¥145,654 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (¥62,722) | ¥106,059 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥8,349 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (¥2,527) | ¥4,448 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (¥22,611) | ¥74,559 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (¥21,281) | ¥25,414 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (¥479) | ¥1,338 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (¥298) | ¥2,815 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (¥1,463) | ¥9,315 | - 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (¥5,747) | ¥5,103 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (¥8,456) | ¥9,892 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (¥8,883) | ¥12,189 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (¥1,792,212) | ¥3,060,780 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥169 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (¥1,340) | ¥8,198 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (¥496) | ¥2,133 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (¥1,228) | ¥2,551 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (¥1,330) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (¥404) | ¥1,337 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (¥492) | ¥930 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (¥355) | ¥622 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (¥266) | ¥224 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dinar (¥319) | ¥188 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (¥399) | ¥4,604 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Libya | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (¥1,872) | ¥4,908 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (¥532) | ¥3,881 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 Dinar (¥1,862) | ¥8,269 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (¥532) | ¥1,244 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (¥148) | ¥547 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (¥160) | ¥674 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (¥105,918) | ¥51,659 | + 105% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (¥2) | ¥52 | - 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Dinar (¥13,301) | ¥9,530 | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (¥276) | ¥613 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 440 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 57% cheaper than in Japan
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