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Cost of Living Comparison Between Libya and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Libya and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Libya is 73.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 84.3% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Libya is 72.7% cheaper than United States without rent, and 81.8% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Libya
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$3.71 LYD 20.14
$20.22 $20.22
-81.65%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$15.56 LYD 84.5
$75.7 $75.7
-79.44%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$2.80 LYD 15.21
$11.47 $11.47
-75.59%
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.57 LYD 3.09
-
-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.63 LYD 3.41
-
-
Cappuccino
$0.52 LYD 2.81
$5.13 $5.13
-89.86%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.44 LYD 2.40
$2.61 $2.61
-83.14%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.19 LYD 1.03
$2.14 $2.14
-91.12%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
-
$6.17 $6.17
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$7.07 $7.07
-
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Libya
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.93 LYD 5.06
$1.08 $1.08
-13.89%
White Bread (500g)
$0.26 LYD 1.40
$3.74 $3.74
-93.05%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.04 LYD 5.67
$4.57 $4.57
-77.24%
Eggs
$1.28 LYD 6.97
$4.20 $4.20
-69.52%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.83 LYD 26.22
$13.02 $13.02
-62.90%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 LYD 18.05
$12.18 $12.18
-72.74%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$9.51 LYD 51.6
$16.14 $16.14
-41.08%
Apples (1kg)
$1.77 LYD 9.59
$5.31 $5.31
-66.67%
Banana (1kg)
$1.29 LYD 7.01
$1.72 $1.72
-25.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$0.77 LYD 4.17
$4.59 $4.59
-83.22%
Tomato (1kg)
$0.51 LYD 2.79
$4.96 $4.96
-89.72%
Potato (1kg)
$0.64 LYD 3.47
$3.00 $3.00
-78.67%
Onion (1kg)
$0.49 LYD 2.65
$3.04 $3.04
-83.88%
Lettuce (1 head)
$0.42 LYD 2.29
$2.18 $2.18
-80.73%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.24 LYD 1.31
$2.19 $2.19
-89.04%
Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)
$1.07 LYD 5.82
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-
Local Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$0.69 LYD 3.73
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-
Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.70 LYD 3.78
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.89 LYD 10.25
$10.16 $10.16
-81.40%
Wine (Bottle)
-
$15.16 $15.16
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
-
$1.99 $1.99
-
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
-
$3.71 $3.71
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🚌 Getting Around
Libya
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.36 LYD 1.95
$2.48 $2.48
-85.48%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$19.80 LYD 107
$63.9 $63.9
-68.99%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.90 LYD 4.89
$3.69 $3.69
-75.61%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.04 LYD 5.67
$1.76 $1.76
-40.91%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$3.77 LYD 20.47
$30.06 $30.06
-87.46%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.03 LYD 0.19
$0.96 $0.96
-96.88%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$15.9K LYD 86.3K
$30.2K $30.2K
-47.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$16.0K LYD 86.8K
$26.3K $26.3K
-39.19%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Libya
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$33.36 LYD 181
$207 $207
-83.91%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$7.62 LYD 41.36
$57.0 $57.0
-86.64%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$21.77 LYD 118
$71.5 $71.5
-69.55%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Libya
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$20.78 LYD 113
$45.91 $45.91
-54.74%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.19 LYD 44.45
$22.25 $22.25
-63.19%
Cinema Ticket
$4.68 LYD 25.43
$14.13 $14.13
-66.88%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Libya
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$48.38 LYD 263
$1,385 $1,385
-96.51%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$806 LYD 4,375
$22.2K $22.2K
-96.37%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Libya
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$25.85 LYD 140
$52.1 $52.1
-50.38%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$31.45 LYD 171
$42.53 $42.53
-26.05%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$41.65 LYD 226
$89.9 $89.9
-53.69%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$45.35 LYD 246
$114 $114
-60.37%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Libya
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$172 LYD 936
$1,743 $1,743
-90.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$99.3 LYD 539
$1,422 $1,422
-93.02%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$321 LYD 1,743
$2,821 $2,821
-88.62%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$182 LYD 988
$2,370 $2,370
-92.32%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$665 LYD 3,613
$3,338 $3,338
-80.07%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$244 LYD 1,327
$2,615 $2,615
-90.66%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Libya
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$315 LYD 1,712
$4,230 $4,230
-92.55%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
15.79
6.51
142.55%

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Last update for Libya: January 12, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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