Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 198% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar (₨2,104) | ₨609 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar (₨1,987) | ₨658 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar (₨956) | ₨250 | + 282% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar (₨442) | ₨111 | + 300% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar (₨870) | ₨122 | + 612% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar (₨318) | ₨115 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨834) | ₨513 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (₨860) | ₨182 | + 374% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar (₨312) | ₨47 | + 569% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨358) | ₨366 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,635 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar (₨523) | ₨127 | + 312% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (₨171) | ₨56 | + 204% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar (₨167,306) | ₨56,028 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨109,046) | ₨37,189 | + 193% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (₨6,543) | ₨9,197 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar (₨85,692) | ₨50,256 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (₨109,046) | ₨30,769 | + 254% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (₨6,543) | ₨8,410 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨7,633) | ₨2,495 | + 206% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (₨109,046) | ₨40,044 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨49,070) | ₨11,962 | + 310% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨872) | ₨600 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨682) | ₨797 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | + 514% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 514% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (₨38,166) | ₨2,116 | + 1703% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar (₨16,168) | ₨3,603 | + 349% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨49,070) | ₨6,737 | + 628% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (₨21,809) | ₨5,639 | + 287% | |
| Transportation | + 331% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 331% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar (₨4,071,750) | ₨1,997,080 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (₨16) | ₨112 | - 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar (₨21,809) | ₨1,909 | + 1042% | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 227% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (₨763) | ₨311 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨2,115) | ₨401 | + 428% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (₨2,181) | ₨1,486 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨1,082) | ₨514 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨1,054) | ₨303 | + 248% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (₨545) | ₨309 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (₨763) | ₨189 | + 304% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨683) | ₨133 | + 414% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (₨1,636) | ₨394 | + 316% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 189% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (₨3,271) | ₨1,486 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨2,835) | ₨1,191 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨4,362) | ₨3,713 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨19,416) | ₨3,615 | + 437% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨659) | ₨885 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨365) | ₨325 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨218) | ₨393 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar (₨163,568) | ₨55,804 | + 193% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (₨16) | ₨4.62 | + 254% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (₨10,905) | ₨4,249 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (₨1,636) | ₨216 | + 657% | |
| TOTAL | + 228% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,034 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan
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