Cost of Living Comparison Between Libya and Russia 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Russia is 102.9% higher than in Libya (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Russia is 110.5% higher than in Libya | |
| Rent Prices in Russia are 145.1% higher than in Libya | |
| Restaurant Prices in Russia are 227.2% higher than in Libya | |
| Groceries Prices in Russia are 73.8% higher than in Libya | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Russia is 53.1% higher than in Libya | |
Restaurants | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
20.00 LD (241.70 руб) |
66.20 LD (800.00 руб) |
+231.0 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
80.00 LD (966.82 руб) |
248.24 LD (3,000.00 руб) |
+210.3 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
17.50 LD (211.49 руб) |
41.37 LD (500.00 руб) |
+136.4 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
3.25 LD (39.28 руб) |
12.41 LD (150.00 руб) |
+281.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
3.50 LD (42.30 руб) |
16.55 LD (200.00 руб) |
+372.8 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
3.19 LD (38.51 руб) |
16.92 LD (204.45 руб) |
+430.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
2.69 LD (32.55 руб) |
7.62 LD (92.08 руб) |
+182.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
0.82 LD (9.88 руб) |
3.58 LD (43.25 руб) |
+337.6 % |
Markets | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
5.69 LD (68.78 руб) |
7.81 LD (94.37 руб) |
+37.2 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
1.32 LD (15.94 руб) |
4.38 LD (52.88 руб) |
+231.8 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
2.98 LD (36.07 руб) |
4.44 LD (53.67 руб) |
+48.8 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
8.21 LD (99.23 руб) |
11.19 LD (135.26 руб) |
+36.3 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
13.27 LD (160.40 руб) |
33.28 LD (402.20 руб) |
+150.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
9.02 LD (109.05 руб) |
15.75 LD (190.39 руб) |
+74.6 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
26.69 LD (322.58 руб) |
30.47 LD (368.23 руб) |
+14.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
6.02 LD (72.81 руб) |
5.45 LD (65.91 руб) |
-9.5 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
3.90 LD (47.10 руб) |
5.54 LD (66.95 руб) |
+42.1 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
2.25 LD (27.19 руб) |
5.97 LD (72.11 руб) |
+165.2 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
1.48 LD (17.93 руб) |
8.69 LD (105.08 руб) |
+486.1 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
1.86 LD (22.47 руб) |
2.41 LD (29.14 руб) |
+29.7 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
1.35 LD (16.29 руб) |
1.98 LD (23.98 руб) |
+47.2 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
2.39 LD (28.87 руб) |
8.95 LD (108.17 руб) |
+274.7 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
1.25 LD (15.11 руб) |
4.79 LD (57.94 руб) |
+283.3 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
6.22 LD (75.20 руб) |
49.65 LD (600.00 руб) |
+697.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
4.13 LD (49.88 руб) |
6.90 LD (83.35 руб) |
+67.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
4.44 LD (53.71 руб) |
13.29 LD (160.57 руб) |
+198.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
12.00 LD (145.02 руб) |
20.69 LD (250.00 руб) |
+72.4 % |
Transportation | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
3.00 LD (36.26 руб) |
3.31 LD (40.00 руб) |
+10.3 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
250.00 LD (3,021.30 руб) |
190.32 LD (2,300.00 руб) |
-23.9 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
5.00 LD (60.43 руб) |
14.89 LD (180.00 руб) |
+197.9 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
6.44 LD (77.80 руб) |
4.66 LD (56.33 руб) |
-27.6 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
15.00 LD (181.28 руб) |
41.37 LD (500.00 руб) |
+175.8 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
0.16 LD (1.97 руб) |
5.20 LD (62.90 руб) |
+3,099.2 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
150,000.00 LD (1,812,779.05 руб) |
248,237.64 LD (3,000,000.00 руб) |
+65.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
102,000.00 LD (1,232,689.75 руб) |
229,981.28 LD (2,779,368.36 руб) |
+125.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
600.00 LD (7,251.12 руб) |
817.63 LD (9,881.27 руб) |
+36.3 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
33.46 LD (404.39 руб) |
43.24 LD (522.60 руб) |
+29.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
107.78 LD (1,302.52 руб) |
54.66 LD (660.59 руб) |
-49.3 % |
Sports And Leisure | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
119.17 LD (1,440.15 руб) |
261.85 LD (3,164.47 руб) |
+119.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
31.25 LD (377.66 руб) |
145.37 LD (1,756.81 руб) |
+365.2 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
25.00 LD (302.13 руб) |
37.24 LD (450.00 руб) |
+48.9 % |
Childcare | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
329.17 LD (3,978.04 руб) |
2,382.81 LD (28,796.66 руб) |
+623.9 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
4,928.57 LD (59,562.74 руб) |
68,683.60 LD (830,054.66 руб) |
+1,293.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
148.89 LD (1,799.35 руб) |
479.17 LD (5,790.82 руб) |
+221.8 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
180.00 LD (2,175.33 руб) |
300.80 LD (3,635.19 руб) |
+67.1 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
269.38 LD (3,255.45 руб) |
754.48 LD (9,118.06 руб) |
+180.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
268.57 LD (3,245.74 руб) |
709.50 LD (8,574.50 руб) |
+164.2 % |
Rent Per Month | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
1,584.17 LD (19,144.96 руб) |
3,403.64 LD (41,133.60 руб) |
+114.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
751.67 LD (9,084.04 руб) |
2,358.49 LD (28,502.84 руб) |
+213.8 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
2,876.67 LD (34,765.07 руб) |
6,116.79 LD (73,922.54 руб) |
+112.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
1,368.89 LD (16,543.29 руб) |
4,250.69 LD (51,370.43 руб) |
+210.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
294.19 LD (3,555.35 руб) |
1,517.29 LD (18,336.75 руб) |
+415.8 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
76.64 LD (926.26 руб) |
1,072.99 LD (12,967.33 руб) |
+1,300.0 % |
Salaries And Financing | Libya Edit |
Russia Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
1,672.73 LD (20,215.23 руб) |
5,388.95 LD (65,126.51 руб) |
+222.2 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.00 | 18.85 | -5.8 % |
| Last update: | 11 April 2026 | 17 April 2026 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 36 | 1937 | |
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