Cost of living in Libya compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 53% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 265 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 147 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 67 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 26 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 45 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (Mex$ 5.36) | Mex$ 26 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 85 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 48 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 32 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 28 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 258 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (Mex$ 5,906) | Mex$ 20,005 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 3,595) | Mex$ 10,287 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (Mex$ 2,876) | Mex$ 1,049 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (Mex$ 5,393) | Mex$ 12,600 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (Mex$ 3,595) | Mex$ 6,636 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (Mex$ 2,517) | Mex$ 723 | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 401 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (Mex$ 4,038) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 114 | - 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 127 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 970 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 756 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (Mex$ 899) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (Mex$ 1,079) | Mex$ 1,278 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (Mex$ 196,577) | Mex$ 385,663 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 574 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 42% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 89 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 198 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 598 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 74 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 60 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 68 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 35 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 237 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Libya | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 357 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 765 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 161 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 79 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 46 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (Mex$ 12,853) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Mex$ 0.22) | Mex$ 2.24 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (Mex$ 599) | Mex$ 860 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 78 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,818 prices entered by 954 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Libya is 43% cheaper than in Mexico
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