Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (₨1,771) | ₨819 | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (₨1,026) | ₨997 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨630) | ₨437 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (₨295) | ₨188 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨539) | ₨289 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (₨197) | ₨163 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (₨596) | ₨1,235 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (₨629) | ₨295 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (₨236) | ₨102 | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (₨218) | ₨506 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (₨2,959) | ₨3,014 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (₨237) | ₨277 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (₨196) | ₨159 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,122 Dinar (₨125,582) | ₨132,295 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (₨124,777) | ₨77,291 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (₨17,610) | ₨27,707 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (₨108,846) | ₨70,762 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (₨139,520) | ₨47,271 | + 195% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (₨14,907) | ₨25,596 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (₨4,639) | ₨2,222 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (₨94,619) | ₨75,597 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (₨47,339) | ₨30,141 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨1,065) | ₨1,485 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (₨662) | ₨2,381 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (₨11,542) | ₨3,622 | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (₨12,785) | ₨7,868 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (₨18,811) | ₨18,819 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (₨19,761) | ₨11,818 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (₨3,986,630) | ₨4,047,290 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨278 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (₨2,980) | ₨3,518 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (₨1,103) | ₨495 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (₨2,731) | ₨941 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (₨2,959) | ₨3,559 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (₨898) | ₨851 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨1,094) | ₨876 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (₨789) | ₨1,005 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (₨897) | ₨456 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (₨401) | ₨231 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Dinar (₨1,118) | ₨2,603 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 60% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (₨4,164) | ₨4,114 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨1,183) | ₨2,032 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,793 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (₨10,845) | ₨7,783 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (₨1,183) | ₨1,274 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (₨329) | ₨621 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (₨355) | ₨721 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (₨235,606) | ₨61,939 | + 280% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (₨3.55) | ₨3.49 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (₨13,854) | ₨3,256 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (₨914) | ₨488 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,031 prices entered by 518 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan
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