How Libya compares across key indices
Cost of Living
37 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
20/100
Healthcare
52/100
Quality of Life
80/200
How far your money goes in Libya
Cost of Living
37
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
28
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
37
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
39
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Libya - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
20/100
Crime Index
80/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Libya has 59 modeled cities; this view starts with 40 curated or popular options. Monthly costs for a single person range from $741 in QaÅr al QarabÅ«llÄ« to $968 in Tripoli. QaÅr al QarabÅ«llÄ« leads on safety, scoring 24/100. Zliten ranks highest for quality of life at 85/200.
QaÅr al QarabÅ«llÄ«
$741/mo
QaÅr al QarabÅ«llÄ«
24/100
Zliten
85/200
Tripoli
64/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli | $968 | 15/100 | 83/200 | 64/100 | 74 |
| Benghazi | $848 | 18/100 | 84/200 | 57/100 | 69 |
| Misratah | $818 | 20/100 | 85/200 | 55/100 | 66 |
| Zliten | $796 | 21/100 | 85/200 | 53/100 | 63 |
| Al Khums | $796 | 21/100 | 85/200 | 53/100 | 63 |
| Az ZÄwÄ«yah | $795 | 21/100 | 85/200 | 53/100 | 63 |
| Zawiya | $792 | 21/100 | 85/200 | 53/100 | 63 |
| Janzūr | $785 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 52/100 | 62 |
| Sabha | $783 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 52/100 | 62 |
| Tobruk | $782 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 52/100 | 62 |
| Ajdabiya | $779 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 62 |
| Al Ajaylat | $779 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 62 |
| Al BayįøÄā | $778 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 62 |
| Al Jadīd | $777 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 62 |
| Sirte | $770 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 61 |
| Darnah | $769 | 22/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 61 |
| Al Jumayl | $769 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 61 |
| QaÅr Bin GhashÄ«r | $768 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 61 |
| TÄjÅ«rÄā | $768 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 51/100 | 61 |
| Al Marj | $762 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 50/100 | 60 |
| ÅabrÄtah | $760 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 50/100 | 60 |
| Al įøØurshah | $760 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 50/100 | 60 |
| ÅurmÄn | $758 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 50/100 | 60 |
| MsalÄtah | $756 | 23/100 | 85/200 | 50/100 | 60 |
| As SawÄnÄ« | $746 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 49/100 | 59 |
| Tarhuna | $742 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Al āAzÄ«zÄ«yah | $742 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| QaÅr al QarabÅ«llÄ« | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| At TÄj | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Bani Walid | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Al Jawf | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Gharyan | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Zuwarah | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Ubari | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Zintan | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Al AbyÄr | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Sīdī Bin Zīnah | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Al Burayqah | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Murzuk | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
| Shahhat | $741 | 24/100 | 85/200 | 48/100 | 58 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Libya. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Tripoli
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Healthcare system overview for Libya
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Libya
Pollution Index
66/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
33.0ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0ā100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Libya, answered with data
Libya has a cost of living index of 37 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $768 in QaÅr Bin GhashÄ«r and reach $968 in Tripoli.
QaÅr Bin GhashÄ«r is the most affordable city in Libya in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $768 for a single person including rent. TÄjÅ«rÄā is the next most affordable at $768/mo.
Libya has a safety index of 20/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Al Jumayl scores highest on safety at 23/100.
Zliten ranks highest for quality of life in Libya, scoring 85/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $796/mo for a single person. For budget-conscious expats, QaÅr Bin GhashÄ«r offers the lowest monthly costs at $768/mo.
Libya scores 52/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it adequate by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Libya's cost of living is roughly 63% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 72% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
Libya has a pollution index of 66/100 (lower = cleaner). Pollution can be a concern in urban areas. Research specific cities before committing, as rural and coastal areas typically fare better.
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