Cost of living in Libya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (5,402 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 Dinar (5,549 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (3,449 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (2,011 ₦) | 1,209 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (2,889 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.362 Dinar (986 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Dinar (7,041 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dinar (3,689 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.913 Dinar (854 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (1,079 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.856 Dinar (1,425 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (587 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (573,761 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (440,068 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 153,894 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (674,771 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (691,734 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 240,561 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (27,871 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (249,372 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (234,703 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (5,281 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (3,284 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 162% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 162% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (16,136 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (63,386 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 304% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (93,262 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (97,972 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (19,765,606 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 1,034 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (14,777 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (5,469 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (13,543 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 666% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (14,669 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (4,455 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (5,424 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (3,910 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (2,934 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dinar (3,521 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (4,401 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (20,644 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (5,868 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 Dinar (20,537 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (5,868 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (1,630 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (1,760 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (1,168,129 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (18 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Dinar (146,689 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 329% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (3,039 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 278 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2025.
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Cost of living in Libya is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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