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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 4.37 times less for grocery shopping in Libya than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in Libya and 4.96 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Libya.

1.43 EUR
4.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.85 EUR (1 USD) in Libya and 2.03 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.1% lower in Libya.

0.85 EUR
2.03 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.45 EUR (7.6 USD) in Libya and 17.82 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in Libya.

6.45 EUR
17.82 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

1.06 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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15.29 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.98 EUR (3.51 USD) in Libya and 14.79 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Libya.

2.98 EUR
14.79 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.81 EUR (2.13 USD) in Libya and 13.59 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Libya.

1.81 EUR
13.59 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.73 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

0.55 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.07 EUR (1.26 USD) for 12 eggs in Libya and 4.03 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Libya.

1.07 EUR
4.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.34 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

0.60 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.22 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.39 EUR (0.46 USD) in Libya and 2.41 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Libya.

0.39 EUR
2.41 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in Libya and 3.63 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Libya.

0.27 EUR
3.63 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.9 EUR (5.77 USD) in Libya and 14.19 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Libya.

4.90 EUR
14.19 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Libya and 1.06 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33% lower in Libya.

0.71 EUR
1.06 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.46 EUR (0.55 USD) in Libya and 3.31 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in Libya.

0.46 EUR
3.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.65 EUR (0.76 USD) in Libya and 4.53 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Libya.

0.65 EUR
4.53 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.48 EUR (0.57 USD) in Libya and 3.62 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Libya.

0.48 EUR
3.62 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in Libya and 6.98 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Libya.

0.79 EUR
6.98 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.63 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Libya and 5.31 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Libya.

0.47 EUR
5.31 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.2 EUR (0.23 USD) in Libya and 2.12 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Libya.

0.20 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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Libya vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.49 times less for meals in restaurants in Libya than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 0.43 EUR (0.51 USD) in Libya and 4.43 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Libya.

0.43 EUR
4.43 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Libya and 2.38 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Libya.

0.41 EUR
2.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.79 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

0.77 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.49 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

0.55 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.15 EUR (3.71 USD) in Libya and 10.19 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Libya.

3.15 EUR
10.19 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 26.96 EUR (31.75 USD) in Libya and 84.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Libya.

26.96 EUR
84.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.72 EUR (5.56 USD) in Libya and 21.23 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Libya.

4.72 EUR
21.23 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.15 EUR (0.18 USD) in Libya and 1.87 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Libya.

0.15 EUR
1.87 EUR

Fuel

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Libya vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 26.33 times less for fuel in Libya than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya and 0.8 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Libya.

0.03 EUR
0.80 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Libya.

0.03 EUR
0.78 EUR

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 15.74 EUR (18.54 USD) in Libya and 109.54 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Libya.

15.74 EUR
109.54 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.17 EUR (0.21 USD) in Libya and 2.34 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Libya.

0.17 EUR
2.34 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.72 EUR (5.56 USD) in Libya and 25.48 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

4.72 EUR
25.48 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.47 EUR (0.56 USD) in Libya and 1.58 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Libya.

0.47 EUR
1.58 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in Libya and 3.82 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Libya.

0.79 EUR
3.82 EUR

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 3.88 EUR (4.57 USD) in Libya and 15.29 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Libya.

3.88 EUR
15.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.52 EUR (25.34 USD) in Libya and 83.44 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.2% lower in Libya.

21.52 EUR
83.44 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 12.22 EUR (14.39 USD) in Libya and 32.27 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Libya.

12.22 EUR
32.27 EUR

Flats for rent

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Libya vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 17.04 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 183.02 EUR (215.52 USD) in Libya and 3227 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Libya.

183.02 EUR
3 227 EUR

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 113.16 EUR (133.25 USD) in Libya and 2021 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Libya.

113.16 EUR
2 021 EUR

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 367.35 EUR (432.59 USD) in Libya and 6024 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Libya.

367.35 EUR
6 024 EUR

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 202.92 EUR (238.96 USD) in Libya and 3488 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.2% lower in Libya.

202.92 EUR
3 488 EUR

Flats for sale

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Libya vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 14.68 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 1010 EUR (1188.81 USD) in Libya and 12125 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Libya.

1 010 EUR
12 125 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 352.57 EUR (415.19 USD) in Libya and 7876 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Libya.

352.57 EUR
7 876 EUR

Salary

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Libya vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Libya is 22.31 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 228.28 EUR (268.82 USD) in Libya and 5093 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.5% lower in Libya.

228.28 EUR
5 093 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.1 EUR

Two stars

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124 EUR

Three stars

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166 EUR

Four stars

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214 EUR

Five stars

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510 EUR

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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