Cost of living in Libya compared to Poland
Currency:
Food | - 37% | |||
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Food in Libya is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Dinar (28 zł) | 42 zł | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (14 zł) | 31 zł | - 53% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 38% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (4.14 zł) | 3.94 zł | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (2.75 zł) | 12 zł | - 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (8 zł) | 19 zł | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (9 zł) | 4.12 zł | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (3.31 zł) | 4.78 zł | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (3.05 zł) | 4.14 zł | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (41 zł) | 33 zł | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (3.32 zł) | 9 zł | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (2.74 zł) | 3.80 zł | - 28% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Libya is 59% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (1,621 zł) | 6,523 zł | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (1,748 zł) | 4,651 zł | - 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (247 zł) | 913 zł | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (1,525 zł) | 3,677 zł | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (1,955 zł) | 2,749 zł | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (209 zł) | 468 zł | - 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (65 zł) | 55 zł | + 18% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (1,326 zł) | 1,510 zł | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (663 zł) | 656 zł | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (15 zł) | 46 zł | - 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (9 zł) | 51 zł | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 12% | |||
Clothes in Libya is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (162 zł) | 301 zł | - 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (179 zł) | 151 zł | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (264 zł) | 338 zł | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (277 zł) | 387 zł | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Libya is 40% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (55,854 zł) | 118,574 zł | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 7 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (42 zł) | 111 zł | - 62% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Libya is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (15 zł) | 28 zł | - 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (38 zł) | 22 zł | + 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (41 zł) | 185 zł | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (13 zł) | 13 zł | - 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (13 zł) | 7 zł | + 79% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (5.61 zł) | 10 zł | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Dinar (16 zł) | 53 zł | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
Libya | Poland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (58 zł) | 102 zł | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (17 zł) | 56 zł | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 241 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (152 zł) | 185 zł | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (17 zł) | 29 zł | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (4.61 zł) | 14 zł | - 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (4.97 zł) | 13 zł | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (3,301 zł) | 4,148 zł | - 20% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (0.05 zł) | 0.57 zł | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (194 zł) | 151 zł | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 43% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,449 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Libya is 43% cheaper than in Poland
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