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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 7.41 USD in the United States and 2.29 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in Libya.

7.41 USD
2.29 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.52 USD in the United States and 1.4 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 44.4% lower in Libya.

2.52 USD
1.40 USD

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

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

19.94 USD
10.52 USD

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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1.17 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

18.00 USD
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.08 USD in the United States and 3.46 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Libya.

16.08 USD
3.46 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

19.00 USD
1.94 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

3.34 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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0.72 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 7.19 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.47 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Libya.

7.19 USD
1.47 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.81 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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0.67 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.94 USD in the United States and 0.44 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 85% lower in Libya.

2.94 USD
0.44 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

5.01 USD
0.22 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 17.16 USD in the United States and 5.46 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 68.2% lower in Libya.

17.16 USD
5.46 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.59 USD in the United States and 1.02 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Libya.

1.59 USD
1.02 USD

Onion (1kg)

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

4.01 USD
0.55 USD

Oranges (1kg)

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

5.72 USD
0.82 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.74 USD in the United States and 0.71 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 81% lower in Libya.

3.74 USD
0.71 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

8.27 USD
1.20 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.37 USD in the United States and 0.57 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Libya.

6.37 USD
0.57 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.49 USD in the United States and 0.22 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Libya.

2.49 USD
0.22 USD

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 5.86 USD in the United States and 0.49 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Libya.

5.86 USD
0.49 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.30 USD
0.48 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

8.00 USD
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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0.65 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

12.00 USD
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Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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0.83 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.69 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Libya.

12.00 USD
3.69 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 140 USD in the United States and 18.47 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Libya.

140.00 USD
18.47 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

26.00 USD
4.62 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.55 USD
0.11 USD

Fuel

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United States vs. Libya - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 32 times more for fuel in the United States than in Libya.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.99 USD in the United States and 0.03 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

0.99 USD
0.03 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.93 USD in the United States and 0.03 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Libya.

0.93 USD
0.03 USD

Transportation

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United States vs. Libya - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.51 times more for transportation in the United States than in Libya.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 132 USD in the United States and 21.69 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Libya.

132.00 USD
21.69 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.90 USD
0.28 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

42.00 USD
4.62 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.17 USD in the United States and 0.78 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 64.1% lower in Libya.

2.17 USD
0.78 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.99 USD in the United States and 0.92 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in Libya.

4.99 USD
0.92 USD

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 20 USD in the United States and 4.62 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 76.9% lower in Libya.

20.00 USD
4.62 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 157.77 USD in the United States and 29.86 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in Libya.

157.77 USD
29.86 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

65.00 USD
12.04 USD

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 4058 USD in the United States and 199.45 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

4 058 USD
199.45 USD

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 2543 USD in the United States and 112.65 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Libya.

2 543 USD
112.65 USD

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 8221 USD in the United States and 400.12 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in Libya.

8 221 USD
400.12 USD

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 5227 USD in the United States and 223.14 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in Libya.

5 227 USD
223.14 USD

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Libya - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 18.29 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 17355 USD in the United States and 1254 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Libya.

17 355 USD
1 254 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 12176 USD in the United States and 360.79 USD in Libya. The price of this product is 97% lower in Libya.

12 176 USD
360.79 USD

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 5145 USD in the United States and 295.48 USD in Libya. The average salary is 94.3% lower in Libya.

5 145 USD
295.48 USD

Hotels

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
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Three stars

195 USD
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Four stars

252 USD
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Five stars

601 USD
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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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