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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

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.91 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Libya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.72 EUR (1.88 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 68% lower in Libya.

5.37 EUR
1.72 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 53.6% lower in Libya.

2.20 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 7.79 EUR (8.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 59.6% lower in Libya.

19.29 EUR
7.79 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
1.28 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.54 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 3.6 EUR (3.91 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Libya.

16.01 EUR
3.60 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.19 EUR (2.38 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Libya.

14.71 EUR
2.19 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.95 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
0.66 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.41 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Libya.

4.36 EUR
1.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.61 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
0.72 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.97 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.52 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82% lower in Libya.

2.61 EUR
0.47 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.33 EUR (0.36 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Libya.

3.92 EUR
0.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 5.92 EUR (6.44 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 61.5% lower in Libya.

15.36 EUR
5.92 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.93 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Libya.

1.15 EUR
0.86 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Libya.

3.58 EUR
0.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.78 EUR (0.85 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Libya.

4.90 EUR
0.78 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.64 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Libya.

3.92 EUR
0.59 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.04 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Libya.

7.56 EUR
0.96 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.25 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Libya.

5.74 EUR
0.57 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Libya.

2.30 EUR
0.24 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.13 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 0.52 EUR (0.57 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Libya.

4.80 EUR
0.52 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.53 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Libya.

2.57 EUR
0.49 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.35 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
0.92 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

9.19 EUR
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
0.67 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.8 EUR (4.14 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Libya.

11.03 EUR
3.80 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 32.57 EUR (35.43 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 64.6% lower in Libya.

91.92 EUR
32.57 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 5.7 EUR (6.21 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 75.2% lower in Libya.

22.98 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.18 EUR (0.2 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Libya.

2.02 EUR
0.18 EUR

Fuel

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 30.83 times more for fuel in the United States than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States and 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

1.00 EUR
0.03 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 0.03 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in Libya.

0.85 EUR
0.03 EUR

Transportation

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.84 times more for transportation in the United States than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 19.01 EUR (20.69 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84% lower in Libya.

118.57 EUR
19.01 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.21 EUR (0.23 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Libya.

2.53 EUR
0.21 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 5.7 EUR (6.21 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Libya.

27.57 EUR
5.70 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Libya.

1.71 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.95 EUR (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Libya.

4.14 EUR
0.95 EUR

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 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.1 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 71.6% lower in Libya.

16.54 EUR
4.69 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 25.99 EUR (28.27 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Libya.

90.32 EUR
25.99 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 14.76 EUR (16.06 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 57.7% lower in Libya.

34.93 EUR
14.76 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 15.27 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 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 221.04 EUR (240.49 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.7% lower in Libya.

3 493 EUR
221.04 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 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 136.67 EUR (148.69 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Libya.

2 188 EUR
136.67 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 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 443.67 EUR (482.69 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.2% lower in Libya.

6 521 EUR
443.67 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 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 245.07 EUR (266.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.5% lower in Libya.

3 775 EUR
245.07 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 13.16 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 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1219 EUR (1326.5 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Libya.

13 124 EUR
1 219 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 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 425.82 EUR (463.27 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95% lower in Libya.

8 525 EUR
425.82 EUR

Salary

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 19.99 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 275.71 EUR (299.96 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 95% lower in Libya.

5 512 EUR
275.71 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

104 EUR
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Two stars

119 EUR
-

Three stars

165 EUR
-

Four stars

222 EUR
-

Five stars

506 EUR
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Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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