- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 276% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 276% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (₨2,788) | ₨528 | + 428% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (₨3,278) | ₨604 | + 443% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (₨1,117) | ₨214 | + 421% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (₨352) | ₨108 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (₨835) | ₨121 | + 592% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (₨345) | ₨82 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (₨1,586) | ₨437 | + 263% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (₨802) | ₨153 | + 425% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (₨279) | ₨40 | + 602% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (₨316) | ₨314 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,141 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (₨481) | ₨117 | + 310% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (₨68) | ₨55 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (₨108,113) | ₨57,018 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (₨79,936) | ₨35,866 | + 123% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (₨5,119) | ₨7,949 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (₨65,616) | ₨44,615 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (₨51,255) | ₨25,314 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (₨2,881) | ₨6,795 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (₨5,176) | ₨2,652 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (₨97,510) | ₨39,920 | + 144% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (₨38,603) | ₨11,091 | + 248% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (₨1,546) | ₨499 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (₨795) | ₨947 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 315% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 315% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (₨17,393) | ₨2,542 | + 584% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (₨14,137) | ₨4,026 | + 251% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (₨37,031) | ₨6,025 | + 515% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (₨20,246) | ₨5,302 | + 282% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (₨3,894,724) | ₨1,796,100 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (₨19) | ₨89 | - 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (₨5,288) | ₨2,526 | + 109% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (₨1,164) | ₨227 | + 412% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (₨1,865) | ₨639 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (₨3,075) | ₨2,133 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (₨954) | ₨444 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (₨929) | ₨268 | + 247% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (₨789) | ₨340 | + 132% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (₨446) | ₨142 | + 213% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (₨602) | ₨109 | + 454% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (₨530) | ₨627 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (₨4,873) | ₨1,501 | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (₨2,500) | ₨1,126 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (₨3,846) | ₨3,688 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (₨17,118) | ₨3,095 | + 453% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (₨581) | ₨526 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (₨322) | ₨391 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (₨192) | ₨548 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (₨13) | ₨28 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (₨6,227) | ₨3,850 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (₨874) | ₨182 | + 381% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,496 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 129% more expensive than in Pakistan
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