Cost of Living Guide · LibyaCost of Living Guide in Libya
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses
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Economic & Living Costs in Libya
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
15-30 LYD
Avg: 22.5 LYD
-13.5% vs 3 months ago
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
55-120 LYD
Avg: 87.5 LYD
-23.9% vs 3 months ago
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
13-20 LYD
Avg: 16.5 LYD
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
3-9 LYD
Avg: 6 LYD
+9.1% vs 3 months ago
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
750-2340 LYD
Avg: 1545 LYD
+45.2% vs 3 months ago
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
500-1040 LYD
Avg: 770 LYD
+10.0% vs 3 months ago
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
1500-4080 LYD
Avg: 2790 LYD
+39.5% vs 3 months ago
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
1000-1820 LYD
Avg: 1410 LYD
+17.5% vs 3 months ago
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
3-5 LYD
Avg: 4 LYD
+33.3% vs 3 months ago
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
9-30 LYD
Avg: 19.5 LYD
+20.7% vs 3 months ago
Monthly Transport Pass
150-350 LYD
Avg: 250 LYD
+31.6% vs 3 months ago
Gasoline (1L)
0.15-0.26 LYD
Avg: 0.21 LYD
+38.1% vs 3 months ago
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
100-1500 LYD
Avg: 800 LYD
+168.2% vs 3 months ago
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
75-300 LYD
Avg: 187.5 LYD
+7.1% vs 3 months ago
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
15-50 LYD
Avg: 32.5 LYD
-7.1% vs 3 months ago
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
5-7 LYD
Avg: 6 LYD
+20.0% vs 3 months ago
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.5-2.76 LYD
Avg: 1.63 LYD
-28.2% vs 3 months ago
Eggs (12)
4.43-15.6 LYD
Avg: 10.01 LYD
+13.8% vs 3 months ago
Local Cheese (1kg)
17-40 LYD
Avg: 28.5 LYD
+6.3% vs 3 months ago
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
60-200 LYD
Avg: 130 LYD
+8.3% vs 3 months ago
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
20-31.25 LYD
Avg: 25.63 LYD
-57.3% vs 3 months ago
Cinema Ticket
15-30 LYD
Avg: 22.5 LYD
-30.8% vs 3 months ago
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
166.67-600 LYD
Avg: 383.33 LYD
0.0% vs 3 months ago
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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