- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 320% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 320% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (₨4,181) | ₨557 | + 650% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (₨2,742) | ₨619 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨1,077) | ₨219 | + 391% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (₨471) | ₨108 | + 337% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (₨1,015) | ₨122 | + 731% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (₨266) | ₨79 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (₨826) | ₨613 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (₨942) | ₨156 | + 505% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (₨293) | ₨39 | + 643% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨332) | ₨283 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,980 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (₨485) | ₨116 | + 317% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (₨159) | ₨57 | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (₨217,145) | ₨56,589 | + 284% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (₨100,998) | ₨35,418 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (₨6,060) | ₨8,319 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (₨100,998) | ₨46,212 | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (₨100,998) | ₨29,470 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (₨6,060) | ₨6,959 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (₨7,070) | ₨2,729 | + 159% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (₨100,998) | ₨41,526 | + 143% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨45,449) | ₨11,677 | + 289% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨808) | ₨499 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨631) | ₨1,031 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 525% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 525% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (₨35,349) | ₨2,663 | + 1227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (₨25,249) | ₨4,551 | + 455% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (₨45,449) | ₨6,644 | + 584% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (₨20,200) | ₨6,006 | + 236% | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (₨7,069,849) | ₨2,115,150 | + 234% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (₨15) | ₨92 | - 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨5,555) | ₨2,561 | + 117% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (₨707) | ₨241 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨1,959) | ₨748 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (₨2,020) | ₨2,396 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨1,003) | ₨445 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨976) | ₨320 | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (₨505) | ₨365 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (₨707) | ₨158 | + 347% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨632) | ₨112 | + 463% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (₨1,515) | ₨589 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (₨3,030) | ₨1,589 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨2,626) | ₨1,181 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨4,040) | ₨3,978 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨17,983) | ₨3,176 | + 466% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨611) | ₨1,228 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨338) | ₨389 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨202) | ₨548 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (₨151,497) | ₨57,145 | + 165% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (₨15) | ₨52 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (₨10,100) | ₨3,979 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (₨1,515) | ₨281 | + 440% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,314 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 178% more expensive than in Pakistan
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