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 | 34 Dinar (руб 645) | руб 520 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (руб 327) | руб 370 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (руб 201) | руб 209 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (руб 94) | руб 84 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (руб 172) | руб 137 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (руб 63) | руб 223 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (руб 190) | руб 437 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (руб 201) | руб 130 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (руб 75) | руб 43 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (руб 69) | руб 84 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (руб 944) | руб 693 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (руб 76) | руб 153 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (руб 62) | руб 38 | + 64% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 32% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (руб 36,930) | руб 100,367 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (руб 39,819) | руб 58,371 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (руб 5,620) | руб 7,791 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (руб 34,735) | руб 55,623 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (руб 44,524) | руб 29,765 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (руб 4,757) | руб 5,810 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (руб 1,480) | руб 840 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (руб 30,195) | руб 23,393 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (руб 15,107) | руб 8,096 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (руб 340) | руб 555 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (руб 211) | руб 729 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (руб 3,683) | руб 5,748 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (руб 4,080) | руб 3,213 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (руб 6,003) | руб 7,605 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (руб 6,306) | руб 7,490 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (руб 1,272,217) | руб 2,780,730 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 53 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (руб 951) | руб 1,831 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (руб 352) | руб 280 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (руб 872) | руб 557 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (руб 944) | руб 1,958 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (руб 287) | руб 341 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (руб 349) | руб 228 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (руб 252) | руб 246 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (руб 286) | руб 129 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (руб 128) | руб 134 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Dinar (руб 357) | руб 562 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (руб 1,329) | руб 1,889 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (руб 378) | руб 727 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,809 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (руб 3,461) | руб 3,502 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (руб 378) | руб 537 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (руб 105) | руб 203 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (руб 113) | руб 259 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (руб 75,187) | руб 56,114 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (руб 1.13) | руб 3.61 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (руб 4,421) | руб 3,079 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (руб 196) | руб 191 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,896 prices entered by 225 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 19% cheaper than in Russia
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