Cost of living in Libya compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (2,863 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (1,909 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (1,091 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (477 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (1,224 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (142 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (573 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (477 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (189 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (286 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (4,772 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (382 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (191 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 68% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (156,795 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (95,447 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (76,358 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (143,171 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (95,447 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (66,813 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (6,916 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (107,194 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (28,634 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (286 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (1,182 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (9,545 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (23,862 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (23,862 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (28,634 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (5,218,844 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 279 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (2,863 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (1,909 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (4,022 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (4,772 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (477 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (954 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (1,114 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (647 ₦) | 651 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (527 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (1,705 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Libya | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (4,772 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (15,911 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (491 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (341,233 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 148% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (5.73 ₦) | 24 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (15,907 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (1,809 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 249% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 415 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 45% cheaper than in Nigeria
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