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Cost of Living in Al Khums

Al Khums, Al Marqab, Libya

▼ -13% vs Libya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.د1,633 ($337)
Couple, monthlyل.د2,897 ($597)
Family of four, monthlyل.د3,744 ($772)

Estimated Prices in Al Khums

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.د17.59 ($3.63)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.د70.36 ($14.51)per meal
Cappuccinoل.د5.28 ($1.09)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.د399 ($82.21)per month
Monthly public transport passل.د64.50 ($13.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.د170 ($35.06)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.د49.25 ($10.16)per month
Fitness club membershipل.د49.25 ($10.16)per month
Cinema ticketل.د12.90 ($2.66)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د662 ($137)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.د461 ($94.98)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د1,382 ($285)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Khums is ل.د1,804 ($372) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.د1,633 ($337) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.د2,123 ($438) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.د461 ($95)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Khums

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Nearby Cities

Masallātah

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Qaşr al Qarabūllī

52 km away · Ţarābulus

Tarhūnah

64 km away · Ţarābulus

Mişrātah

83 km away · Mişrātah

Tājūrā’

90 km away · Ţarābulus

Banī Walīd

104 km away · Mişrātah

Tripoli

105 km away · Ţarābulus

Al ‘Azīzīyah

117 km away · Al Jafārah

Other Major Cities in Libya

Tripoli

Ţarābulus · pop. 1,183,000

ل.د2,339 ($482) / mo

Benghazi

Banghāzī · pop. 631,555

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Ajdābiyā

Al Wāḩāt · pop. 416,000

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Mişrātah

Mişrātah · pop. 259,056

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Al Bayḑā’

Al Jabal al Akhḑar · pop. 250,000

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Az Zāwīyah

Az Zāwiyah · pop. 198,567

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Al Marj

Al Marj · pop. 169,540

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Darnah

Darnah · pop. 150,000

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Living in Al Khums

Al Khums is one of the key cities in Libya. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.د1,633 ($337), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.د461 ($95) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.د3,744 ($772) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.د2,897 ($597) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Khums is ل.د1,804 ($372). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.د2,123 ($438) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Khums expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.د1,633 ($337) per month in Al Khums including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Libya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Khums?
A net salary of around ل.د2,123 ($438) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Khums with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Khums is ل.د1,804 ($372).
How much is rent in Al Khums?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.د662 ($137) per month in the city centre and ل.د461 ($95) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.د1,382 ($285).
Is Al Khums cheaper than Libya on average?
Yes — Al Khums is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Libya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Khums?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.د399 ($82) in Al Khums. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.د18 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ل.د5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Khums compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Khums is estimated at ل.د65 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Khums are estimates based on Libya national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.