In Tripoli, Libya, living costs about $496 per month for one person and $1258 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Tripoli is 47% cheaper overall.
Tripoli is 78% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Tripoli is, on average, 93% lower than in New York City.
Tripoli tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, are significant factors influencing the overall expense of living in Tripoli.
Food costs are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport is 12% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall cost savings.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 6.29 $ |
| Dinner | 25 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.62 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.3 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.87 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.32 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.81 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.56 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.67 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.7 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.16 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 0.81 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.74 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.65 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.21 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 23 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.61 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 31.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.87 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 1.33 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.86 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 22 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 33 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 18.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 124 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 249 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 198 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 448 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,419 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 413 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 317 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 17.55% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 28.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.3 $ |
| Haircut | 1.52 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 48.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 28.8 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 74 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,179 $ |