Cost of living
Tripoli (Libya) compared to Tobruk
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Overview comparison
Tripoli (Libya)Tobruk
Consumer prices in Tripoli (Libya) are roughly 26% higher than in Tobruk.
Cost of living
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| Total with rent one person | 479 | 445 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,317 | 953 |
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| Without rent one person | 270 | 229 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,044 | 832 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 168.35 | 153.69 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 377.06 | 200.63 |
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| Food person | 208 | 142 |
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| Food family | 560 | 392 |
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| Transport person | 71.2 | 29.73 |
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| Transport family | 220.27 | 75.27 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.64 years | 83.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.3 | 3.79 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.57 | 16.46 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.5 | 1.61 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.81 | 0.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.56 | 0.69 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.54 | 0.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 196.74 | 165.77 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 135.27 | 87.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 460.16 | 340.58 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 229.95 | 158.58 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.27 | 19.33 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 27.44 | 34.76 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.1 | 17.78 |
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Transportation
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.63 | 18.48 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,356 | 1,219 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 467 | 309 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.29 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.44% | 20.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.13 | 11.31 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.55 | 0.56 |
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Groceries
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.16 | 0.88 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 0.24 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.8 | 1.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.78 | 5 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.04 | 3.1 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.48 | 10.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 | 1.27 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.18 | 0.15 |
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Other
| Item | Tripoli (Libya) | Tobruk |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.04 | 18.14 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.86 | 5.22 |
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| Doctors visit | 31.18 | 25.58 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.49 | 1.36 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.17 | 23.88 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 47.64 | 45.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 85.37 | 82.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,271 | 640 |
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