Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
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| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 67% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar ($6) | $19 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 Dinar ($4.14) | $10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar ($2.36) | $5.78 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar ($1.03) | $1.08 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 Dinar ($2.65) | $4.96 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.491 Dinar ($0.31) | $4.69 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.000 Dinar ($1.24) | $7 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.000 Dinar ($1.03) | $4.68 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.982 Dinar ($0.41) | $2.52 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.000 Dinar ($0.62) | $3.05 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar ($10) | $16 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar ($0.83) | $2.76 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.000 Dinar ($0.41) | $3.00 | - 86% | |
| 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 | 1,643 Dinar ($340) | $2,844 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar ($207) | $2,149 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 Dinar ($166) | $222 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500 Dinar ($310) | $1,889 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar ($207) | $1,445 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 700 Dinar ($145) | $150 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72 Dinar ($15) | $64 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,123 Dinar ($232) | $299 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar ($62) | $137 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3.000 Dinar ($0.62) | $14 | - 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 12 Dinar ($2.56) | $31 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar ($21) | $54 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar ($52) | $45 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar ($52) | $93 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar ($62) | $119 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,678 Dinar ($11,316) | $27,977 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.05 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 30 Dinar ($6) | $79 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar ($4.14) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42 Dinar ($9) | $21 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar ($10) | $139 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.03) | $8 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.07) | $4.83 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar ($2.41) | $6 | - 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar ($1.40) | $4.78 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.524 Dinar ($1.14) | $2.24 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 Dinar ($3.70) | $27 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Libya | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50 Dinar ($10) | $55 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 167 Dinar ($34) | $89 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.145 Dinar ($1.06) | $5.19 | - 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,575 Dinar ($740) | $563 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar ($0.01) | $0.20 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 167 Dinar ($34) | $55 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 Dinar ($3.92) | $10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,977 prices entered by 2,815 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Libya is 69% cheaper than in United States
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