- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 255% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 255% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (руб 2,002) | руб 360 | + 457% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (руб 1,313) | руб 278 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (руб 516) | руб 133 | + 287% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (руб 226) | руб 65 | + 248% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (руб 486) | руб 81 | + 498% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (руб 127) | руб 138 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (руб 396) | руб 310 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (руб 451) | руб 93 | + 384% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (руб 140) | руб 35 | + 301% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (руб 159) | руб 60 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 532 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (руб 232) | руб 96 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (руб 76) | руб 32 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 55% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 55% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (руб 104,004) | руб 75,340 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (руб 48,374) | руб 39,678 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (руб 2,902) | руб 6,137 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (руб 48,374) | руб 38,444 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (руб 48,374) | руб 24,360 | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (руб 2,902) | руб 3,704 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (руб 3,386) | руб 479 | + 606% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (руб 48,374) | руб 26,419 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (руб 21,768) | руб 5,951 | + 266% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (руб 387) | руб 391 | - 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (руб 302) | руб 509 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 244% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 244% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (руб 16,931) | руб 5,499 | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (руб 12,094) | руб 3,037 | + 298% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (руб 21,768) | руб 5,637 | + 286% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (руб 9,675) | руб 7,478 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (руб 3,386,188) | руб 1,208,140 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (руб 7) | руб 43 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (руб 2,661) | руб 1,702 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 111% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (руб 339) | руб 324 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (руб 938) | руб 508 | + 85% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (руб 967) | руб 1,237 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (руб 480) | руб 230 | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (руб 467) | руб 166 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (руб 242) | руб 211 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (руб 339) | руб 71 | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (руб 303) | руб 104 | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (руб 726) | руб 515 | + 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (руб 1,451) | руб 1,688 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (руб 1,258) | руб 682 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (руб 1,935) | руб 5,430 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (руб 8,613) | руб 3,292 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (руб 292) | руб 379 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (руб 162) | руб 177 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (руб 97) | руб 234 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (руб 72,561) | руб 31,513 | + 130% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (руб 7) | руб 4.66 | + 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (руб 4,837) | руб 3,232 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (руб 726) | руб 140 | + 419% | |
| TOTAL | + 114% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,319 prices entered by 838 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
48.374
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Cost of living in Libya is 114% more expensive than in Russia
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