Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Dinar (₨1,927) | ₨831 | + 132% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (₨978) | ₨1,067 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (₨601) | ₨486 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (₨282) | ₨225 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨514) | ₨323 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (₨187) | ₨171 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (₨568) | ₨945 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (₨599) | ₨292 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (₨225) | ₨97 | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (₨207) | ₨630 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (₨2,819) | ₨2,802 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (₨226) | ₨253 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (₨187) | ₨150 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (₨110,274) | ₨114,506 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (₨118,899) | ₨72,564 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (₨16,781) | ₨24,768 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (₨103,719) | ₨81,992 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (₨132,948) | ₨49,088 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (₨14,205) | ₨20,612 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (₨4,420) | ₨2,457 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (₨90,162) | ₨66,138 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (₨45,109) | ₨30,635 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨1,015) | ₨1,176 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (₨631) | ₨1,814 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (₨10,998) | ₨3,685 | + 198% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (₨12,182) | ₨9,758 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (₨17,925) | ₨12,486 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (₨18,830) | ₨12,018 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (₨3,798,850) | ₨3,758,550 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨272 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (₨2,840) | ₨3,201 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 87% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (₨1,051) | ₨219 | + 380% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (₨2,603) | ₨697 | + 274% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (₨2,819) | ₨3,678 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (₨856) | ₨812 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (₨1,042) | ₨591 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (₨751) | ₨560 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (₨854) | ₨409 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (₨382) | ₨244 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Dinar (₨1,128) | ₨629 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 57% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Libya | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (₨3,968) | ₨3,554 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (₨1,128) | ₨1,815 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (₨10,334) | ₨7,013 | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (₨1,128) | ₨2,877 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (₨313) | ₨562 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (₨338) | ₨1,033 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (₨224,508) | ₨149,999 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (₨3.38) | ₨255 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (₨13,202) | ₨4,456 | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (₨584) | ₨488 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 929 prices entered by 249 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan
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