Cost of living in Libya compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9 Dinar (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 309 | - 88% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 170 | - 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 Dinar (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 71 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 28 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 Dinar (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 49 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.580 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 86 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Dinar (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 48 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.160 Dinar (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 35 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 264 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.370 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 39 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Libya is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (Mex$ 8,118) | Mex$ 23,304 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 6,226) | Mex$ 12,178 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,246 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (Mex$ 9,547) | Mex$ 14,900 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (Mex$ 9,787) | Mex$ 7,445 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 923 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (Mex$ 394) | Mex$ 416 | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (Mex$ 3,528) | Mex$ 5,887 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (Mex$ 3,321) | Mex$ 2,518 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 124 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 124 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Libya is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 964 | - 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (Mex$ 897) | Mex$ 743 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (Mex$ 1,320) | Mex$ 1,670 | - 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (Mex$ 1,386) | Mex$ 1,387 | - 0% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Libya is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (Mex$ 279,660) | Mex$ 391,486 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 603 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 22% | |||
Personal Care in Libya is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 100 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 276 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 718 | - 71% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 82 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 67 | + 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 79 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 39 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 40 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 295 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Libya is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 438 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 174 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 929 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 938 | - 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 199 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 91 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 57 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (Mex$ 16,528) | Mex$ 11,473 | + 44% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Mex$ 0.25) | Mex$ 2.37 | - 89% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (Mex$ 972) | Mex$ 1,012 | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 79 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Libya is 34% cheaper than in Mexico
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