Cost of Living in Libya in 2023-2024 (forecast)

Restaurants in Libya

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 3.22$ 5.11$ – 12.54$
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 21.96$ 13.65$ – 38.95$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 5.22$ 6.16$ – 8.27$
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 2.74$ 2.42$ – 3.69$
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 2.37$ 2.53$ – 3.05$
Cappuccino (regular) 2.56$ 2.32$ – 3.26$
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.48$ 2.42$ – 3.63$
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2.86$ 2.11$ – 2.42$

Markets in Libya

Milk (regular), (1 liter) 3.94$ 1.74$ – 2.26$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.37$ 1.21$ – 2.05$
Rice (white), (1kg) 0.96$ 3.63$ – 2.9$
Eggs (regular) (12) 2.38$ 3.84$ – 3.53$
Local Cheese (1kg) 3.64$ 3.53$ – 36.18$
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 6.18$ 4.9$ – 6.27$
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 10.64$ 7.99$ – 11.54$
Apples (1kg) 4.77$ 3.05$ – 3.74$
Banana (1kg) 4.2$ 3.84$ – 4.79$
Oranges (1kg) 2.17$ 2.63$ – 5.11$
Tomato (1kg) 2.57$ 3.21$ – 1.95$
Potato (1kg) 1.66$ 3.21$ – 2.05$
Onion (1kg) 2.35$ 3.42$ – 3.39$
Lettuce (1 head) 0.42$ 1.21$ – 4.05$
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.74$ 2.2$ – 3.42$
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) 3.48$ 1.74$ – 6.99$
Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.2$ 2.47$ – 3.26$
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.81$ 2.53$ – 2.05$
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 1.32$ 4.11$ – 5.79$

Transportation in Libya

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.42$ 1.21$ – 3$
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 19.08$ 10.49$ – 43.16$
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 1.95$ 3$ – 4.11$
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.95$ 1.42$ – 3.5$
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 8.32$ 3.11$ – 10.98$
Gasoline (1 liter) 0.97$ 2.03$ – 3.03$
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 15812.6$ 14758.5$ – 21084.14$
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 16085.16$ 13705.39$ – 21083.14$

Utilities (Monthly) in Libya

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 34.43$ 15.65$ – 108.41$
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 9.54$ 12.54$ – 12.54$
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 26.3$ 12.98$ – 60.9$

Sports And Leisure in Libya

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 24.88$ 13.54$ – 43.16$
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 15.55$ 7.22$ – 24.08$
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 7.27$ 5.16$ – 11.54$

Childcare in Libya

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 64.34$ 34.62$ – 213.82$
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 1041.97$ 634.46$ – 2110.21$

Clothing And Shoes in Libya

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 29.46$ 15.76$ – 55.91$
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) 33.27$ 18.81$ – 66.25$
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 44.26$ 29.35$ – 85.33$
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 58.76$ 34.62$ – 108.41$

Rent Per Month in Libya

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 184.06$ 107.41$ – 319.23$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 109.95$ 87.33$ – 191.74$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 411.55$ 211.82$ – 634.46$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 220.89$ 151.74$ – 319.23$

Buy Apartment Price in Libya

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 856.28$ 283.51$ – 3165.32$
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 381.84$ 202.65$ – 846.29$

Salaries And Financing in Libya

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 310.3$ 1$ – 3$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 16.62$ 9.2$ – 27$

These data are based on 3021 entries in the past 21 months from 234 different contributors.

Last update: August 2023

Our data for each country is based on all entries from all cities in that country.

Cost Of Living in Libya in 2023

The cost of living in Libya has been on the rise in recent years. Housing costs in major cities like Tripoli are quite high, with the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment being around 107$ – 319$. Food prices have also increased, with a standard basket of groceries for a family of four now costing about 900$ per month. Transportation can take a bite out of the average household’s budget too, with bus and metro tickets costing 10$ – 43$ per ride on average. However, some costs are more affordable in Libya, like healthcare which is heavily subsidized. The monthly energy bill for an average sized house comes out to only 15$ – 108$. While salaries have increased moderately, the overall cost of living in Libya still remains relatively high compared to other places. People moving here should factor the rising cost of living into their budgets.

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