- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (¥2,323) | ¥1,054 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (¥2,731) | ¥698 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (¥908) | ¥436 | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.833 Dinar (¥387) | ¥205 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 Dinar (¥887) | ¥285 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.667 Dinar (¥214) | ¥777 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9 Dinar (¥721) | ¥910 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Dinar (¥774) | ¥697 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.000 Dinar (¥240) | ¥414 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (¥263) | ¥265 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (¥401) | ¥203 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (¥160) | ¥198 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (¥90,081) | ¥231,808 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (¥66,603) | ¥125,591 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (¥4,265) | ¥21,159 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (¥54,672) | ¥113,754 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (¥42,707) | ¥74,885 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (¥2,400) | ¥12,611 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (¥4,313) | ¥4,134 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (¥81,246) | ¥55,558 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (¥32,165) | ¥16,830 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (¥1,288) | ¥693 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (¥662) | ¥1,827 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 153% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (¥14,492) | ¥6,829 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (¥11,779) | ¥4,215 | + 179% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (¥30,854) | ¥8,321 | + 271% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (¥16,869) | ¥13,972 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (¥3,245,126) | ¥2,590,890 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (¥16) | ¥145 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (¥4,406) | ¥11,257 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (¥970) | ¥1,278 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (¥1,554) | ¥1,016 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (¥2,562) | ¥3,622 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (¥795) | ¥630 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (¥774) | ¥707 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (¥657) | ¥455 | + 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (¥372) | ¥137 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (¥501) | ¥217 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (¥442) | ¥2,939 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (¥4,060) | ¥4,035 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (¥2,083) | ¥3,358 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (¥3,204) | ¥12,964 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (¥14,263) | ¥7,899 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (¥484) | ¥880 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (¥268) | ¥491 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (¥160) | ¥560 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (¥11) | ¥56 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (¥5,188) | ¥10,296 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (¥729) | ¥468 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,812 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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