Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar ($3.33) | $15 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar ($2.22) | $8 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.22) | $4.25 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar ($0.95) | $0.88 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar ($3.33) | $2.94 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar ($0.66) | $4.12 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar ($1.53) | $6 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar ($1.85) | $3.29 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar ($1.02) | $1.68 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar ($0.73) | $3.29 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar ($0.72) | $1.99 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar ($0.22) | $2.06 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar ($415) | $2,211 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar ($280) | $1,555 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar ($88) | $178 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar ($280) | $1,544 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar ($202) | $1,121 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar ($67) | $113 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar ($28) | $50 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar ($89) | $270 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($44) | $128 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($1.55) | $11 | - 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar ($4.44) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar ($27) | $47 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar ($16) | $43 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar ($27) | $87 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar ($56) | $108 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar ($8,885) | $23,606 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.64 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar ($22) | $74 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar ($4.44) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar ($2.22) | $16 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar ($1.55) | $7 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar ($4.17) | $3.46 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar ($2.57) | $4.96 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar ($2.22) | $3.66 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar ($1.44) | $1.81 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar ($2.79) | $22 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 82% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar ($4.44) | $46 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar ($4.44) | $25 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar ($9) | $80 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar ($1.34) | $12 | - 89% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar ($0.78) | $5.06 | - 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $5.84 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar ($267) | $421 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar ($0.02) | $0.51 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar ($11) | $49 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar ($1.33) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,179 prices entered by 4,190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Libya is 67% cheaper than in United States
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