Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 19 Dinar ($14) | $14 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 Dinar ($13) | $8 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9 Dinar ($6) | $4.32 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.055 Dinar ($2.87) | $0.88 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 Dinar ($5.64) | $3.00 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.912 Dinar ($2.06) | $4.08 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($5.40) | $6 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar ($5.58) | $3.39 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.857 Dinar ($2.02) | $1.74 | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar ($2.32) | $3.21 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.799 Dinar ($3.39) | $1.92 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar ($1.11) | $2.07 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,534 Dinar ($1,084) | $2,231 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000 Dinar ($707) | $1,605 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar ($42) | $179 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 786 Dinar ($555) | $1,614 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,000 Dinar ($707) | $1,141 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 60 Dinar ($42) | $117 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar ($49) | $48 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar ($707) | $300 | + 135% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar ($318) | $121 | + 162% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($5.65) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar ($4.42) | $22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 183% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 183% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar ($247) | $49 | + 408% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 148 Dinar ($105) | $44 | + 138% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar ($318) | $87 | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar ($141) | $114 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 48% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,340 Dinar ($26,390) | $22,993 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.77 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Dinar ($141) | $79 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar ($4.95) | $7 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar ($14) | $20 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar ($14) | $110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.51 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.53) | $5.02 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar ($4.95) | $3.54 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar ($4.42) | $1.85 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar ($11) | $22 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar ($21) | $45 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar ($18) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar ($28) | $221 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar ($126) | $75 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar ($4.27) | $12 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar ($2.37) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar ($1.41) | $5.82 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,500 Dinar ($1,060) | $405 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar ($71) | $54 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar ($11) | $8 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 50,900 prices entered by 6,444 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is about the same as in United States
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