Cost of Living in Libya

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Summary of cost of living in Libya:

The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,278.7$ (6,952.1LD), excluding rent.
The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 345.4$ (1,878.0LD), excluding rent.
Cost of living in Libya is, on average, 73.2% lower than in United States.
Rent in Libya is, on average, 90.3% lower than in United States.

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	20.00 LD	12.00-40.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	80.00 LD	60.00-120.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	15.00 LD	13.00-20.00
Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint)	3.00 LD	2.50-9.00
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.00 LD	2.00-5.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	2.91 LD	1.50-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	2.52 LD	2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	0.99 LD	0.50-5.00
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	5.24 LD	4.00-6.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	1.40 LD	0.54-3.63
White Rice (1 lb)	2.72 LD	1.36-4.54
Eggs (12, Large Size)	7.07 LD	5.20-12.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	12.46 LD	6.80-18.14
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	8.43 LD	3.63-13.61
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	24.81 LD	18.14-31.75
Apples (1 lb)	4.88 LD	2.27-6.80
Bananas (1 lb)	3.39 LD	2.27-5.44
Oranges (1 lb)	1.95 LD	1.23-4.54
Tomatoes (1 lb)	1.35 LD	0.74-2.27
Potatoes (1 lb)	1.58 LD	0.74-2.72
Onions (1 lb)	1.28 LD	0.91-2.27
Lettuce (1 Head)	2.41 LD	1.00-5.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	1.24 LD	0.75-2.00
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)	5.65 LD	2.50-15.00
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	3.99 LD	2.50-6.00
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	3.96 LD	2.50-6.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	11.00 LD	10.00-19.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	2.00 LD	1.00-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	135.92 LD	30.00-350.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	5.00 LD	5.00-10.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	8.05 LD	4.83-16.09
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	20.00 LD	10.00-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	0.15 LD	0.15-0.15
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	90,000.00 LD	70,000.00-130,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	92,896.01 LD	75,000.00-110,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	135.61 LD	100.00-500.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	35.40 LD	20.00-50.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	122.81 LD	55.00-300.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	108.51 LD	43.50-200.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	44.20 LD	20.00-100.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	25.00 LD	20.00-50.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	271.53 LD	166.67-600.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	4,846.15 LD	3,000.00-7,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	145.02 LD	60.00-250.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	169.88 LD	50.00-300.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	241.72 LD	120.00-400.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	264.13 LD	125.00-500.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	976.39 LD	500.00-1,800.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	529.95 LD	400.00-1,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	1,865.26 LD	1,200.00-3,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	1,048.36 LD	652.43-1,800.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	327.98 LD	161.63-743.22
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	120.99 LD	92.90-232.26
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	1,753.12 LD
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	15.79	9.75-20.00

Prices in Libya

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Last update: 24 November 2025
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