Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨618) | ₨519 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (₨412) | ₨742 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (₨412) | ₨215 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (₨206) | ₨119 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨351) | ₨168 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (₨61) | ₨102 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨326) | ₨658 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (₨245) | ₨194 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (₨81) | ₨51 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨135) | ₨220 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (₨145) | ₨170 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (₨63) | ₨77 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (₨76,952) | ₨65,360 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (₨51,977) | ₨44,450 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (₨16,290) | ₨14,918 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (₨51,977) | ₨47,849 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (₨37,462) | ₨35,800 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (₨12,360) | ₨10,123 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨2,884) | ₨2,270 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (₨41,202) | ₨53,975 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (₨12,360) | ₨18,356 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨288) | ₨851 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (₨824) | ₨797 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 46% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (₨4,120) | ₨4,868 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (₨2,884) | ₨7,670 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (₨10,300) | ₨17,357 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (₨12,360) | ₨8,106 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 28% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (₨1,648,063) | ₨5,697,890 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨146 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (₨4,120) | ₨4,073 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (₨824) | ₨237 | + 248% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (₨412) | ₨572 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (₨288) | ₨1,267 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (₨773) | ₨575 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨476) | ₨371 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (₨412) | ₨352 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨267) | ₨116 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (₨517) | ₨681 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 42% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (₨824) | ₨2,016 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨824) | ₨1,908 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (₨1,648) | ₨4,907 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨249) | ₨1,025 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (₨144) | ₨469 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (₨124) | ₨513 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (₨90,643) | ₨107,118 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (₨4.12) | ₨4.02 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (₨2,060) | ₨4,729 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (₨247) | ₨237 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 941 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
41.202
PKR
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LYD
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Cost of living in Libya is 17% cheaper than in Pakistan
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