- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 42% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar ($21) | $14 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar ($25) | $8 | + 227% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar ($8) | $4.58 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar ($2.66) | $0.90 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar ($6) | $3.21 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar ($2.61) | $3.99 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar ($12) | $6 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar ($6) | $3.36 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar ($2.11) | $1.61 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar ($2.38) | $3.16 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar ($3.63) | $1.93 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar ($0.51) | $2.14 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar ($817) | $2,030 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar ($604) | $1,558 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar ($39) | $177 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar ($496) | $1,566 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar ($387) | $1,119 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar ($22) | $123 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar ($39) | $48 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar ($736) | $336 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar ($292) | $120 | + 143% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar ($12) | $11 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar ($6) | $23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 142% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar ($131) | $47 | + 177% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar ($107) | $45 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar ($280) | $85 | + 228% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar ($153) | $114 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar ($29,417) | $22,136 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar ($0.14) | $0.75 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar ($14) | $19 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar ($23) | $113 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $7 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.49 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($5.96) | $5.07 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar ($3.37) | $3.42 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar ($4.55) | $1.85 | + 146% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar ($4.00) | $21 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar ($37) | $44 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar ($19) | $25 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar ($29) | $168 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar ($129) | $79 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar ($4.39) | $11 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar ($2.43) | $4.85 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar ($1.45) | $5.81 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar ($0.10) | $0.31 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar ($47) | $53 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar ($7) | $8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,406 prices entered by 14,140 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 18% cheaper than in United States
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