🇱🇾Cost of Living in Libya

Compare the cost of living across 1 city in Libya.

Tripoli is the only city we currently track in Libya, with a cost of living index of 32 out of 100, where New York City scores 100. See the full cost breakdown below.

Estimated monthly budget in Libya

Typical total monthly cost by household type.

Single person

$600

per month

Couple

$900

per month

Family of 4

$1,260

per month

Student

$450

per month

Estimates based on the average cost of living in Libya, scaled by household size. Actual costs vary with lifestyle, neighbourhood and housing.

Tripoli

Tripoli is the capital and largest city of Libya, located on the Mediterranean coast of North Africa. Despite ongoing political instability, it remains the country's primary economic center with a rich historical heritage dating back to antiquity.

Cost Index

Monthly Cost

$600

Pop: 1,170,000Safety: 25/100

Frequently asked questions about the cost of living in Libya

What is the cost of living in Libya?

We track Tripoli in Libya, which has a cost of living index of 32 out of 100 (New York City = 100).

Data & sources

As an independent cross-check, the World Bank puts the overall price level in Libya at 37 relative to the United States (=100) in 2024. View source

Cost figures on this site are independent estimates, cross-referenced with public data sources including World Bank, Numbeo, Eurostat, OECD.