Cost of living in Sebha

Sebha, a city in Libya, offers a unique blend of cultural heritage and modern living. Understanding the cost of living here is crucial for both residents and potential newcomers.

This guide provides a detailed breakdown of essential expenses, including housing, transportation, groceries, and more, to help you plan your budget effectively.

Cost of Living Summary

Dining and Restaurants
  • Inexpensive Restaurant MealInformation not available.
Grocery Prices
  • MilkMilk is priced at $0.9 per liter.
  • Eggs (Dozen)A dozen eggs cost $1.32.
  • Water (1.5 liter bottle)A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs $0.3.
  • ApplesApples are priced at $2 per kg.
  • OrangesOranges cost $0.9 per kg.
  • PotatoesPotatoes are priced at $0.5 per kg.
  • RiceRice costs $0.8 per kg.
  • TomatoesTomatoes are priced at $0.5 per kg.
  • BananasBananas cost $1.35 per kg.
  • OnionsOnions are priced at $0.5 per kg.
  • BeefBeef costs $8.65 per kg.
Transportation
  • GasolineGasoline is extremely affordable at $0.03 per liter.
  • Taxi (1 km)The cost for a taxi ride is $1 per km.
Housing Costs
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $140.
  • 1-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $100.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (City Centre)Rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre averages $200.
  • 3-Bedroom Apartment Rent (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, rent averages $120.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (City Centre)The price per square meter to buy an apartment in the city centre is $320.
  • Buying Price per Square Meter (Outside Centre)Outside the centre, the price per square meter is $200.
Utilities
  • Basic UtilitiesBasic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $25 per month.

Cost of Living Data

The following pricing data has been gathered from 1 user contributions, as of the most recent update in May, 2023.
Markets
Avg / Range
Milk (regular), (1 liter)
$0.90
Eggs (regular) (12)
$1.32
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.30
Apples (1kg)
$2.00
Oranges (1kg)
$0.90
Potato (1kg)
$0.50
Rice (white), (1kg)
$0.80
Tomato (1kg)
$0.50
Banana (1kg)
$1.35
Onion (1kg)
$0.50
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)
$8.65
Transportation
Avg / Range
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.03
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)
$1.00
Rent Per Month
Avg / Range
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
$140.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre
$100.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
$200.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre
$120.00
Utilities (Monthly)
Avg / Range
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment
$25.00
Sports And Leisure
Avg / Range
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult
$8.00
Buy Apartment Price
Avg / Range
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre
$320.00
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre
$200.00
Salaries And Financing
Avg / Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$400.00

Cost of Living Rankings

The cost of living indices for Libya are compared to New York City (NYC), which serves as the baseline with an index of 100. These provide insights into the relative cost of living in different cities in Libya, covering factors like consumer goods, rent, and purchasing power.
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