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| Expense | El Qâa | Tripoli | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.59 | $5.10 | El Qâa |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.36 | $20.40 | El Qâa |
| Cappuccino | $1.38 | $1.53 | El Qâa |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $104 | $116 | El Qâa |
| Monthly public transport pass | $16.83 | $18.70 | El Qâa |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $44.37 | $49.30 | El Qâa |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $12.85 | $14.28 | El Qâa |
| Fitness club membership | $12.85 | $14.28 | El Qâa |
| Cinema ticket | $3.37 | $3.74 | El Qâa |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $222 | $253 | El Qâa |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $154 | $176 | El Qâa |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $463 | $528 | El Qâa |
| Total single-person budget | $460 | $516 | El Qâa |
| Average net salary | $315 | $350 |
El Qâa is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in El Qâa runs about $460 versus $516 in Tripoli — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, El Qâa leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in El Qâa · Full cost of living in Tripoli