Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar ($3.11) | $17 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar ($2.07) | $9 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.07) | $5.07 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar ($1.04) | $0.99 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar ($1.77) | $3.33 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar ($0.31) | $4.43 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($1.64) | $7 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar ($1.23) | $3.93 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar ($0.41) | $1.92 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar ($0.68) | $3.28 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar ($0.73) | $2.26 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar ($0.32) | $2.46 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar ($387) | $2,513 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar ($261) | $1,960 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar ($82) | $206 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar ($261) | $1,778 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar ($188) | $1,342 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar ($62) | $139 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar ($15) | $56 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar ($207) | $300 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar ($62) | $134 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($1.45) | $12 | - 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar ($4.15) | $26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar ($21) | $51 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar ($15) | $46 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar ($52) | $92 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar ($62) | $120 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar ($8,290) | $25,474 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.06 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar ($21) | $77 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar ($4.15) | $7 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar ($2.07) | $19 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar ($1.45) | $7 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar ($3.89) | $4.17 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar ($2.39) | $5.50 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar ($2.07) | $4.18 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar ($1.34) | $2.05 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar ($2.60) | $25 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar ($4.15) | $49 | - 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar ($4.15) | $27 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar ($8) | $83 | - 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar ($1.25) | $13 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar ($0.73) | $5.19 | - 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar ($0.62) | $6 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar ($456) | $499 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar ($0.02) | $0.17 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar ($10) | $53 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar ($1.24) | $9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 16,150 prices entered by 2,615 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Libya is 72% cheaper than in United States
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