Cost of living in Libya compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (руб 268) | руб 554 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 Dinar (руб 276) | руб 382 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (руб 171) | руб 218 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 Dinar (руб 100) | руб 87 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (руб 144) | руб 138 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.362 Dinar (руб 49) | руб 208 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 Dinar (руб 350) | руб 420 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Dinar (руб 183) | руб 129 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.913 Dinar (руб 42) | руб 59 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (руб 54) | руб 85 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 689 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.856 Dinar (руб 71) | руб 181 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar (руб 29) | руб 42 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (руб 28,512) | руб 103,905 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500 Dinar (руб 21,868) | руб 59,087 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 7,789 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,300 Dinar (руб 33,532) | руб 54,275 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (руб 34,375) | руб 33,384 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,450 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95 Dinar (руб 1,385) | руб 971 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850 Dinar (руб 12,392) | руб 20,501 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (руб 11,663) | руб 7,224 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (руб 262) | руб 548 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (руб 163) | руб 618 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 55 Dinar (руб 802) | руб 6,816 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (руб 3,150) | руб 3,176 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (руб 4,635) | руб 7,907 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (руб 4,869) | руб 6,921 | - 30% | |
| 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 | 67,372 Dinar (руб 982,221) | руб 2,485,230 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 57 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (руб 734) | руб 2,259 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (руб 272) | руб 270 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (руб 673) | руб 515 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (руб 729) | руб 1,977 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (руб 221) | руб 320 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (руб 270) | руб 187 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (руб 194) | руб 172 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (руб 146) | руб 123 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 Dinar (руб 175) | руб 132 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (руб 219) | руб 589 | - 63% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Libya | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (руб 1,026) | руб 1,593 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (руб 292) | руб 680 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 Dinar (руб 1,021) | руб 3,237 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (руб 292) | руб 473 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (руб 81) | руб 177 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (руб 87) | руб 236 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (руб 58,048) | руб 50,539 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (руб 0.87) | руб 23 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Dinar (руб 7,289) | руб 3,349 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (руб 151) | руб 197 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,708 prices entered by 161 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 38% cheaper than in Russia
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