Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 51% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (руб 183) | руб 466 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (руб 122) | руб 308 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (руб 122) | руб 177 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (руб 61) | руб 79 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (руб 104) | руб 115 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (руб 18) | руб 206 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (руб 96) | руб 410 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (руб 72) | руб 115 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (руб 24) | руб 59 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (руб 40) | руб 69 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 631 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (руб 43) | руб 130 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (руб 19) | руб 36 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 51% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (руб 22,724) | руб 62,658 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (руб 15,349) | руб 44,642 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (руб 4,811) | руб 8,116 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (руб 15,349) | руб 36,661 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (руб 11,063) | руб 26,502 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (руб 3,650) | руб 4,494 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (руб 852) | руб 525 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (руб 12,167) | руб 29,351 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (руб 3,650) | руб 8,731 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (руб 85) | руб 490 | - 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (руб 243) | руб 773 | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 70% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 70% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (руб 1,217) | руб 5,378 | - 77% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (руб 852) | руб 3,420 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (руб 3,042) | руб 6,726 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (руб 3,650) | руб 7,140 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (руб 486,681) | руб 1,924,830 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 50 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (руб 1,217) | руб 1,664 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 23% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (руб 243) | руб 466 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (руб 122) | руб 459 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,425 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (руб 85) | руб 300 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (руб 228) | руб 210 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (руб 141) | руб 248 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (руб 122) | руб 101 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (руб 79) | руб 123 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (руб 153) | руб 662 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 68% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (руб 243) | руб 1,583 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (руб 243) | руб 572 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,947 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (руб 487) | руб 4,452 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (руб 74) | руб 394 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (руб 43) | руб 190 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (руб 37) | руб 231 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (руб 26,767) | руб 48,530 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (руб 1.22) | руб 2.66 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (руб 608) | руб 2,624 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (руб 73) | руб 171 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,029 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 51% cheaper than in Russia
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