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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Libya

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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United States vs. Libya - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Libya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 26.55 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States and 8.22 PLN (2.29 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 69% lower in Libya.

26.55 PLN
8.22 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 9.03 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States and 5.03 PLN (1.4 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 44.3% lower in Libya.

9.03 PLN
5.03 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 71.45 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States and 37.7 PLN (10.52 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 47.2% lower in Libya.

71.45 PLN
37.70 PLN

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
4.21 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

64.50 PLN
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 57.62 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States and 12.42 PLN (3.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Libya.

57.62 PLN
12.42 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 68.08 PLN (19 USD) in the United States and 6.95 PLN (1.94 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Libya.

68.08 PLN
6.95 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

11.97 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.58 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 25.76 PLN (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 5.27 PLN (1.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Libya.

25.76 PLN
5.27 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

13.65 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.41 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

89.55 PLN
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 10.54 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.59 PLN (0.44 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Libya.

10.54 PLN
1.59 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 17.95 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.78 PLN (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

17.95 PLN
0.78 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 61.49 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States and 19.58 PLN (5.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Libya.

61.49 PLN
19.58 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 5.7 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States and 3.67 PLN (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 35.6% lower in Libya.

5.70 PLN
3.67 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 14.37 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States and 1.97 PLN (0.55 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Libya.

14.37 PLN
1.97 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 20.5 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States and 2.93 PLN (0.82 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Libya.

20.50 PLN
2.93 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 13.4 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States and 2.53 PLN (0.71 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Libya.

13.40 PLN
2.53 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 29.63 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States and 4.29 PLN (1.2 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Libya.

29.63 PLN
4.29 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

32.18 PLN
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 22.83 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States and 2.05 PLN (0.57 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91% lower in Libya.

22.83 PLN
2.05 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 8.92 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.77 PLN (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Libya.

8.92 PLN
0.77 PLN

Restaurant

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United States vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.81 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 21 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.77 PLN (0.5 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Libya.

21.00 PLN
1.77 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 11.83 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.72 PLN (0.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Libya.

11.83 PLN
1.72 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

28.67 PLN
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
2.32 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

43.00 PLN
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.98 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 43 PLN (12 USD) in the United States and 13.24 PLN (3.7 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Libya.

43.00 PLN
13.24 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 501.67 PLN (140 USD) in the United States and 66.21 PLN (18.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Libya.

501.67 PLN
66.21 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 93.17 PLN (26 USD) in the United States and 16.55 PLN (4.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Libya.

93.17 PLN
16.55 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 9.14 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.39 PLN (0.11 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

9.14 PLN
0.39 PLN

Fuel

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United States vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 34.3 times more for fuel in the United States than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.1 PLN (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.2% lower in Libya.

3.53 PLN
0.10 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.1 PLN (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

3.33 PLN
0.10 PLN

Transportation

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United States vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.5 times more for transportation in the United States than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 473 PLN (132 USD) in the United States and 77.75 PLN (21.7 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Libya.

473.00 PLN
77.75 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 10.39 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.99 PLN (0.28 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Libya.

10.39 PLN
0.99 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 150.5 PLN (42 USD) in the United States and 16.55 PLN (4.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89% lower in Libya.

150.50 PLN
16.55 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States and 2.81 PLN (0.79 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in Libya.

7.78 PLN
2.81 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 17.88 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States and 3.31 PLN (0.92 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

17.88 PLN
3.31 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 71.67 PLN (20 USD) in the United States and 16.55 PLN (4.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Libya.

71.67 PLN
16.55 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 565.35 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States and 107.03 PLN (29.87 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Libya.

565.35 PLN
107.03 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 232.92 PLN (65 USD) in the United States and 43.15 PLN (12.04 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

232.92 PLN
43.15 PLN

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 21.43 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Libya.

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 14540 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 715.02 PLN (199.54 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

14 540 PLN
715.02 PLN

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 9113 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 403.86 PLN (112.7 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

9 113 PLN
403.86 PLN

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 29460 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1434 PLN (400.31 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

29 460 PLN
1 434 PLN

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 18729 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 799.98 PLN (223.25 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

18 729 PLN
799.98 PLN

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.28 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Libya.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 62190 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 4496 PLN (1254.79 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Libya.

62 190 PLN
4 496 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 43631 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1293 PLN (360.96 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

43 631 PLN
1 293 PLN

Salary

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United States vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 17.41 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 18437 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 1059 PLN (295.62 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Libya.

18 437 PLN
1 059 PLN

Hotels

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

One star

372 PLN
-

Two stars

524 PLN
-

Three stars

699 PLN
-

Four stars

904 PLN
-

Five stars

2 154 PLN
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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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