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Cost of Living & Prices:
Libya vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Libya vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.02 times less for grocery shopping in Libya than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 2.29 USD in Libya and 7.41 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Libya.

2.29 USD
7.41 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.4 USD in Libya and 2.52 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Libya.

1.40 USD
2.52 USD

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 10.5 USD in Libya and 19.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 47.3% lower in Libya.

10.50 USD
19.94 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

1.17 USD
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Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.46 USD in Libya and 16.08 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Libya.

3.46 USD
16.08 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.94 USD in Libya and 19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Libya.

1.94 USD
19.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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3.34 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.72 USD
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Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.47 USD for 12 eggs in Libya and 7.19 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Libya.

1.47 USD
7.19 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.81 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

0.67 USD
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.44 USD in Libya and 2.94 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in Libya.

0.44 USD
2.94 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.22 USD in Libya and 5.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

0.22 USD
5.01 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.45 USD in Libya and 17.16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Libya.

5.45 USD
17.16 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.02 USD in Libya and 1.59 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Libya.

1.02 USD
1.59 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.55 USD in Libya and 4.01 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Libya.

0.55 USD
4.01 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.81 USD in Libya and 5.72 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in Libya.

0.81 USD
5.72 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.7 USD in Libya and 3.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Libya.

0.70 USD
3.74 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.19 USD in Libya and 8.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Libya.

1.19 USD
8.27 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.57 USD in Libya and 6.37 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Libya.

0.57 USD
6.37 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.22 USD in Libya and 2.49 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Libya.

0.22 USD
2.49 USD

Restaurant

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Libya vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.82 times less for meals in restaurants in Libya than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.49 USD in Libya and 5.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Libya.

0.49 USD
5.86 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.48 USD in Libya and 3.3 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Libya.

0.48 USD
3.30 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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8.00 USD

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

0.65 USD
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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12.00 USD

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

0.83 USD
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McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.69 USD in Libya and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Libya.

3.69 USD
12.00 USD

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.43 USD in Libya and 140 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Libya.

18.43 USD
140.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.61 USD in Libya and 26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Libya.

4.61 USD
26.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.11 USD in Libya and 2.55 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

0.11 USD
2.55 USD

Fuel

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Libya vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 32 times less for fuel in Libya than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.03 USD in Libya and 0.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

0.03 USD
0.99 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.03 USD in Libya and 0.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Libya.

0.03 USD
0.93 USD

Transportation

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Libya vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.52 times less for transportation in Libya than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 21.65 USD in Libya and 132 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Libya.

21.65 USD
132.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.28 USD in Libya and 2.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Libya.

0.28 USD
2.90 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.61 USD in Libya and 42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Libya.

4.61 USD
42.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.78 USD in Libya and 2.17 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Libya.

0.78 USD
2.17 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.92 USD in Libya and 4.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Libya.

0.92 USD
4.99 USD

Sports & entertainment

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Libya vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 4.61 USD in Libya and 20 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in Libya.

4.61 USD
20.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.8 USD in Libya and 157.77 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Libya.

29.80 USD
157.77 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.01 USD in Libya and 65 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

12.01 USD
65.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Libya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 21.47 times less for renting an apartment in Libya than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 199.08 USD in Libya and 4058 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

199.08 USD
4 058 USD

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 112.44 USD in Libya and 2543 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

112.44 USD
2 543 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 399.39 USD in Libya and 8221 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

399.39 USD
8 221 USD

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 222.73 USD in Libya and 5227 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

222.73 USD
5 227 USD

Flats for sale

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Libya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.32 times less for buying an apartment in Libya than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1252 USD in Libya and 17355 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Libya.

1 252 USD
17 355 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 360.12 USD in Libya and 12176 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

360.12 USD
12 176 USD

Salary

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Libya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Libya is 17.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 294.93 USD in Libya and 5145 USD in the United States. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Libya.

294.93 USD
5 145 USD

Hotels

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Libya vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 USD

Two stars

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146 USD

Three stars

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195 USD

Four stars

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252 USD

Five stars

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601 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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