- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 50% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar ($30) | $14 | + 111% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar ($20) | $8 | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar ($8) | $4.53 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar ($3.35) | $0.89 | + 277% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.19 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar ($1.89) | $3.98 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar ($5.88) | $6 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar ($7) | $3.32 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar ($2.08) | $1.61 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar ($2.36) | $3.64 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar ($3.45) | $1.92 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar ($1.13) | $2.13 | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar ($1,546) | $2,047 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar ($719) | $1,575 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar ($43) | $177 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar ($719) | $1,586 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar ($719) | $1,128 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar ($43) | $119 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar ($50) | $48 | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar ($719) | $328 | + 119% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar ($324) | $120 | + 169% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar ($5.75) | $11 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar ($4.49) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 279% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 279% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar ($252) | $47 | + 431% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar ($180) | $45 | + 300% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar ($324) | $85 | + 279% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar ($144) | $115 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar ($50,333) | $22,375 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.78 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar ($40) | $85 | - 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar ($5.03) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar ($14) | $19 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar ($14) | $110 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.47 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.60) | $5.13 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar ($5.03) | $3.48 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar ($4.50) | $1.87 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar ($22) | $45 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar ($19) | $25 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar ($29) | $175 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar ($128) | $79 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar ($4.35) | $12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar ($2.41) | $4.90 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar ($1.44) | $5.95 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar ($1,079) | $422 | + 155% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar ($0.11) | $0.36 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar ($72) | $53 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 89,424 prices entered by 12,649 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is about the same as in United States
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