Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (руб 600) | руб 484 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar (руб 400) | руб 392 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (руб 229) | руб 185 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 84 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar (руб 257) | руб 116 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar (руб 30) | руб 186 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar (руб 120) | руб 442 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 106 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar (руб 40) | руб 44 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar (руб 60) | руб 78 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (руб 1,000) | руб 672 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (руб 80) | руб 146 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (руб 40) | руб 42 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 27% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,643 Dinar (руб 32,864) | руб 88,544 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (руб 20,005) | руб 53,292 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar (руб 16,004) | руб 8,144 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar (руб 30,008) | руб 43,955 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar (руб 20,005) | руб 27,802 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar (руб 14,004) | руб 4,477 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar (руб 1,450) | руб 561 | + 158% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar (руб 22,467) | руб 23,519 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (руб 6,002) | руб 9,009 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar (руб 60) | руб 570 | - 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar (руб 248) | руб 1,085 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (руб 2,001) | руб 5,182 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (руб 5,001) | руб 3,266 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (руб 5,001) | руб 7,705 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (руб 6,002) | руб 9,868 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar (руб 1,093,854) | руб 2,483,820 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 52 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar (руб 600) | руб 2,304 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (руб 400) | руб 562 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar (руб 843) | руб 657 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (руб 1,000) | руб 1,938 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 422 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (руб 200) | руб 241 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (руб 233) | руб 299 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (руб 136) | руб 111 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar (руб 111) | руб 147 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar (руб 357) | руб 851 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar (руб 1,000) | руб 1,813 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 680 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,421 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar (руб 3,335) | руб 4,003 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 493 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar (руб 103) | руб 205 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 241 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar (руб 71,521) | руб 76,156 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (руб 1.20) | руб 2.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar (руб 3,334) | руб 3,687 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar (руб 379) | руб 200 | + 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,240 prices entered by 443 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 23% cheaper than in Russia
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