Travel budget in Libya

Libya: calculate your travel budget

Libya: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Libya for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.3 per person
  • $ 1.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 200* (1092 LYD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 10.2 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 667* (3598 LYD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1316* (7098 LYD)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Libya in 2025

Cost of living: Libya VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Libya in 2025 is 64% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Libya by expense type

Libya: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Libya costs 81% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.6/person
($ 2.8 to $ 9.3)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 3.5 to $ 4.8)

70% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.7/cup
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 1.2)

93% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Libya: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Libya costs 56% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.4)

11% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.4)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.3)

44% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2.8)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.8)

66% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 3.5)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Libya: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Libya costs 72% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.5/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 1.2)

84% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0/litre

98% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 36/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 55)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Libya: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Libya costs 57% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 3.5 to $ 12)

61% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10.1/hr
($ 4.6 to $ 24)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Libya: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Libya costs 57% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.3/pack
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 32
($ 14 to $ 50)

70% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 12 to $ 71)

20% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47


About the information on the cost of living in Libya

The information about the cost of living in Libya shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Libya updated on 02-03-2025.

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