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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 4.66 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Libya.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.24 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.66 EUR (1.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Libya.

6.24 EUR
1.66 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.12 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.21 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 51.9% lower in Libya.

2.12 EUR
1.02 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.79 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.61 EUR (9.04 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 54.7% lower in Libya.

16.79 EUR
7.61 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

-
0.85 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.16 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.54 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 2.51 EUR (2.98 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

13.54 EUR
2.51 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.67 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Libya.

16.00 EUR
1.40 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.81 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
0.52 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.06 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.26 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.5% lower in Libya.

6.06 EUR
1.06 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.21 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
0.49 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.05 EUR
-

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.48 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Libya.

2.48 EUR
0.32 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.22 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.19 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Libya.

4.22 EUR
0.16 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.45 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 3.95 EUR (4.69 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Libya.

14.45 EUR
3.95 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.34 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.88 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 44.8% lower in Libya.

1.34 EUR
0.74 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.38 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.4 EUR (0.47 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Libya.

3.38 EUR
0.40 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.82 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.7 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Libya.

4.82 EUR
0.59 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.15 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.61 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Libya.

3.15 EUR
0.51 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 6.97 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Libya.

6.97 EUR
0.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.56 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.36 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.49 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Libya.

5.36 EUR
0.41 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.1 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.16 EUR (0.19 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Libya.

2.10 EUR
0.16 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 7.93 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.94 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 0.36 EUR (0.43 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Libya.

4.94 EUR
0.36 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.78 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.35 EUR (0.41 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Libya.

2.78 EUR
0.35 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.74 EUR
-

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
0.47 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

10.11 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
0.60 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.11 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.67 EUR (3.17 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Libya.

10.11 EUR
2.67 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 117.91 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 13.36 EUR (15.87 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Libya.

117.91 EUR
13.36 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.9 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.34 EUR (3.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Libya.

21.90 EUR
3.34 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.15 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.08 EUR (0.09 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Libya.

2.15 EUR
0.08 EUR

Fuel

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 40.25 times more for fuel in the United States than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.83 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 0.02 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in Libya.

0.83 EUR
0.02 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.78 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.02 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in Libya.

0.78 EUR
0.02 EUR

Transportation

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.57 times more for transportation in the United States than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.17 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 15.69 EUR (18.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in Libya.

111.17 EUR
15.69 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.44 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.24 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Libya.

2.44 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.37 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.34 EUR (3.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Libya.

35.37 EUR
3.34 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.83 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Libya.

1.83 EUR
0.57 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.2 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84% lower in Libya.

4.20 EUR
0.67 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 16.84 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.34 EUR (3.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Libya.

16.84 EUR
3.34 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 132.88 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 21.6 EUR (25.65 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Libya.

132.88 EUR
21.60 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 54.74 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 8.71 EUR (10.34 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Libya.

54.74 EUR
8.71 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 24.95 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 3417 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 144.32 EUR (171.35 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Libya.

3 417 EUR
144.32 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 2142 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 81.51 EUR (96.78 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.2% lower in Libya.

2 142 EUR
81.51 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 6924 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 289.52 EUR (343.77 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Libya.

6 924 EUR
289.52 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 4402 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 161.46 EUR (191.71 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 96.3% lower in Libya.

4 402 EUR
161.46 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 21.28 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 14617 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 907.52 EUR (1077.55 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 93.8% lower in Libya.

14 617 EUR
907.52 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 10255 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 261.06 EUR (309.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Libya.

10 255 EUR
261.06 EUR

Salary

EURLYDUSD

United States vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.27 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4333 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 213.8 EUR (253.86 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Libya.

4 333 EUR
213.80 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

87.4 EUR
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Two stars

123 EUR
-

Three stars

164 EUR
-

Four stars

213 EUR
-

Five stars

506 EUR
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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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