Cost of living
Tripoli (Libya) compared to Misrata
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Overview comparison
Tripoli (Libya)Misrata
Consumer prices in Tripoli (Libya) are roughly 27% higher than in Misrata.
Cost of living
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| Total with rent one person | 479 | 443 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,317 | 1,203 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 310 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,044 | 671 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.35 | 184.32 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 377.06 | 297.97 |
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| Food person | 208 | 136 |
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| Food family | 560 | 329 |
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| Transport person | 71.2 | 66.62 |
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| Transport family | 220.27 | 196.25 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.64 years | 77.88 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.3 | 3.67 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.57 | 13.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.5 | 3.28 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.54 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 196.74 | 198.66 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.27 | 106.24 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 460.16 | 441.41 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.95 | 178.21 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.27 | 16.4 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.44 | 36.81 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.1 | 9.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.63 | 7.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,356 | 452 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 467 | 120 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.44% | 36.06% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.13 | 7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 0.32 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.8 | 1.05 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.78 | 4.13 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.04 | 2.54 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.48 | 10.5 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.45 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.19 |
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Other
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Misrata |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.04 | 43.91 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 2.8 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.18 | 34.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.49 | 1.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.17 | 31.47 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.64 | 34.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.37 | 66.77 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,271 | 1,197 |
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