- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 220% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 220% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (руб 1,364) | руб 355 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (руб 1,604) | руб 285 | + 463% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (руб 546) | руб 133 | + 310% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (руб 172) | руб 64 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (руб 409) | руб 82 | + 400% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (руб 169) | руб 147 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (руб 776) | руб 308 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (руб 392) | руб 94 | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (руб 137) | руб 35 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (руб 154) | руб 62 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 521 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (руб 235) | руб 94 | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (руб 33) | руб 31 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 3% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (руб 52,904) | руб 75,335 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (руб 39,115) | руб 40,756 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (руб 2,505) | руб 6,212 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (руб 32,108) | руб 38,042 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (руб 25,081) | руб 24,941 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (руб 1,410) | руб 3,886 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (руб 2,533) | руб 481 | + 427% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (руб 47,715) | руб 26,710 | + 79% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (руб 18,890) | руб 5,864 | + 222% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (руб 757) | руб 395 | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (руб 389) | руб 537 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 113% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (руб 8,511) | руб 5,258 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (руб 6,918) | руб 3,050 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (руб 18,120) | руб 5,486 | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (руб 9,907) | руб 7,257 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (руб 1,905,824) | руб 1,138,220 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (руб 9) | руб 42 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (руб 2,587) | руб 1,676 | + 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 102% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 102% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (руб 570) | руб 318 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (руб 913) | руб 504 | + 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (руб 1,505) | руб 1,329 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (руб 467) | руб 230 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (руб 455) | руб 160 | + 184% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (руб 386) | руб 207 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (руб 218) | руб 69 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (руб 295) | руб 101 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (руб 259) | руб 528 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (руб 2,384) | руб 1,596 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (руб 1,223) | руб 670 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (руб 1,882) | руб 5,573 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (руб 8,377) | руб 3,373 | + 148% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (руб 284) | руб 371 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (руб 158) | руб 178 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (руб 94) | руб 226 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,511 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (руб 6) | руб 4.91 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (руб 3,047) | руб 3,130 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (руб 428) | руб 137 | + 213% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,580 prices entered by 911 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 67% more expensive than in Russia
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