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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.34 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.97 EUR (2.3 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Libya.

6.34 EUR
1.97 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.41 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 44% lower in Libya.

2.16 EUR
1.21 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.06 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 9.03 EUR (10.56 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Libya.

17.06 EUR
9.03 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.01 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.40 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.76 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 2.97 EUR (3.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Libya.

13.76 EUR
2.97 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.25 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.95 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Libya.

16.25 EUR
1.67 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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0.62 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Libya.

6.15 EUR
1.26 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

-
0.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.38 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.52 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.38 EUR (0.44 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Libya.

2.52 EUR
0.38 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.29 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

4.29 EUR
0.19 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.68 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Libya.

14.68 EUR
4.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 0.88 EUR (1.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 35.3% lower in Libya.

1.36 EUR
0.88 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Libya.

3.43 EUR
0.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.82 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Libya.

4.89 EUR
0.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.61 EUR (0.71 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Libya.

3.20 EUR
0.61 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Libya.

7.07 EUR
1.03 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.68 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.45 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 0.49 EUR (0.57 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91% lower in Libya.

5.45 EUR
0.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Libya.

2.13 EUR
0.19 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Libya - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.79 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Libya.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.5 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Libya.

5.01 EUR
0.42 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Libya.

2.82 EUR
0.41 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

6.84 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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0.56 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

-
0.71 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.27 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.17 EUR (3.71 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Libya.

10.27 EUR
3.17 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 119.77 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 15.86 EUR (18.54 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Libya.

119.77 EUR
15.86 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.24 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Libya.

22.24 EUR
3.96 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.09 EUR (0.11 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Libya.

2.18 EUR
0.09 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 40.75 times more for fuel in the United States than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.84 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.

0.84 EUR
0.02 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 0.02 EUR (0.03 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in Libya.

0.79 EUR
0.02 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.49 times more for transportation in the United States than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 112.93 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 18.62 EUR (21.77 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Libya.

112.93 EUR
18.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in Libya.

2.48 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 35.93 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 89% lower in Libya.

35.93 EUR
3.96 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.67 EUR (0.79 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 64% lower in Libya.

1.86 EUR
0.67 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.79 EUR (0.93 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Libya.

4.27 EUR
0.79 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 17.11 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.96 EUR (4.63 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Libya.

17.11 EUR
3.96 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 134.97 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 25.64 EUR (29.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81% lower in Libya.

134.97 EUR
25.64 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 55.61 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 10.34 EUR (12.08 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Libya.

55.61 EUR
10.34 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Libya - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 21.35 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 3471 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 171.26 EUR (200.19 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

3 471 EUR
171.26 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 2176 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 96.73 EUR (113.07 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

2 176 EUR
96.73 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 7033 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 343.57 EUR (401.61 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

7 033 EUR
343.57 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 4471 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 191.61 EUR (223.97 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

4 471 EUR
191.61 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.22 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 14847 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1077 EUR (1258.85 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Libya.

14 847 EUR
1 077 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 10417 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 309.8 EUR (362.13 USD) in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

10 417 EUR
309.80 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Libya - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 17.35 times higher than in Libya.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4402 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 253.72 EUR (296.57 USD) in Libya. The average salary is 94.2% lower in Libya.

4 402 EUR
253.72 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.7 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
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Three stars

167 EUR
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Four stars

216 EUR
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Five stars

514 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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