Cost of living
Libya compared to Saudi Arabia
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Overview comparison
LibyaSaudi Arabia
Consumer prices in Saudi Arabia are roughly 72% higher than in Libya.
Cost of living
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| Total with rent one person | 407 | 1,009 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,083 | 3,076 |
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| Without rent one person | 335 | 642 |
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| Without rent one family | 840 | 1,778 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 143.81 | 482.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 249.87 | 795.43 |
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| Food person | 152 | 341 |
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| Food family | 383 | 797 |
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| Transport person | 64.63 | 145.05 |
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| Transport family | 138.55 | 464.26 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.12 years | 78.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.33 | 8.25 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 19.28 | 47.7 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.89 | 7.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.56 | 1.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.72 | 4.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.56 | 0.81 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 143.56 | 475.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 115.82 | 453.42 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 418.46 | 1,030.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 215.1 | 676.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 19.3 | 74.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.33 | 101.91 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 22.21 | 63.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| Local transport ticket | 17.51 | 5.38 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.67 | 1.11 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.67 | 15.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.52 | 0.51 |
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Groceries
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.36 | 1.23 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.49 | 2.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.15 | 6.32 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.45 | 6.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.53 | 14.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.37 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.15 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Libya | Saudi Arabia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.41 | 91.66 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.56 | 12.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.14 | 42.45 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.58 | 6.53 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.59 | 40.59 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 43.13 | 86.15 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 73.8 | 295.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,002 | 7,809 |
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