Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (₨534) | ₨477 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (₨356) | ₨617 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (₨356) | ₨253 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (₨153) | ₨111 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (₨534) | ₨146 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (₨106) | ₨85 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (₨246) | ₨736 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (₨296) | ₨147 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (₨163) | ₨52 | + 216% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨117) | ₨285 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,607 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (₨116) | ₨133 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (₨36) | ₨80 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (₨66,454) | ₨65,208 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (₨44,887) | ₨40,675 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (₨14,068) | ₨11,662 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (₨44,887) | ₨44,902 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (₨32,351) | ₨32,659 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (₨10,674) | ₨8,932 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (₨4,448) | ₨2,572 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (₨14,232) | ₨44,098 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (₨7,116) | ₨23,617 | - 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨249) | ₨667 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (₨712) | ₨516 | + 38% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (₨4,270) | ₨3,054 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (₨2,491) | ₨5,408 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (₨4,270) | ₨8,399 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (₨8,895) | ₨5,912 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (₨1,423,238) | ₨2,463,580 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨107 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (₨3,558) | ₨2,108 | + 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (₨712) | ₨260 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (₨356) | ₨616 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (₨249) | ₨463 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (₨667) | ₨350 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨411) | ₨441 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (₨356) | ₨189 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨230) | ₨169 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (₨446) | ₨480 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 60% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (₨712) | ₨1,849 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨712) | ₨1,458 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (₨1,423) | ₨3,680 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨215) | ₨850 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (₨125) | ₨437 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (₨107) | ₨435 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (₨42,697) | ₨58,894 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (₨3.56) | ₨39 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (₨1,779) | ₨4,106 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (₨213) | ₨267 | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,905 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan
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