Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 12% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (руб 252) | руб 406 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (руб 168) | руб 283 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (руб 168) | руб 144 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (руб 72) | руб 65 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (руб 252) | руб 88 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (руб 50) | руб 130 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (руб 116) | руб 333 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (руб 140) | руб 107 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (руб 77) | руб 34 | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (руб 55) | руб 66 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 593 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (руб 55) | руб 110 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (руб 17) | руб 29 | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (руб 31,367) | руб 68,217 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (руб 21,187) | руб 38,434 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (руб 6,640) | руб 5,700 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (руб 21,187) | руб 32,389 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (руб 15,270) | руб 23,273 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (руб 5,038) | руб 3,730 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (руб 2,099) | руб 439 | + 378% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (руб 6,718) | руб 24,196 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (руб 3,359) | руб 6,604 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (руб 118) | руб 413 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (руб 336) | руб 811 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 54% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (руб 2,015) | руб 4,784 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (руб 1,176) | руб 2,535 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (руб 2,015) | руб 5,645 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (руб 4,199) | руб 6,989 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (руб 671,783) | руб 1,246,400 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 47 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (руб 1,679) | руб 1,609 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (руб 336) | руб 451 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (руб 168) | руб 549 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (руб 118) | руб 307 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (руб 315) | руб 183 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (руб 194) | руб 213 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (руб 168) | руб 81 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (руб 109) | руб 100 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (руб 211) | руб 559 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 64% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (руб 336) | руб 1,443 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (руб 336) | руб 580 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (руб 672) | руб 3,345 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (руб 102) | руб 385 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (руб 59) | руб 166 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (руб 50) | руб 220 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (руб 20,153) | руб 35,616 | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (руб 1.68) | руб 7 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (руб 840) | руб 3,599 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (руб 101) | руб 160 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,551 prices entered by 750 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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