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Cost of Living in Mizdah

Mizdah, Al Jabal al Gharbī, Libya · Population 23,216

▼ -16% vs Libya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.د1,577 ($325)
Couple, monthlyل.د2,796 ($576)
Family of four, monthlyل.د3,612 ($745)

Estimated Prices in Mizdah

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.د17.02 ($3.51)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.د68.09 ($14.04)per meal
Cappuccinoل.د5.11 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.د386 ($79.56)per month
Monthly public transport passل.د62.42 ($12.87)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.د165 ($33.93)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.د47.67 ($9.83)per month
Fitness club membershipل.د47.67 ($9.83)per month
Cinema ticketل.د12.48 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د636 ($131)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.د442 ($91.17)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د1,326 ($274)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mizdah is ل.د1,746 ($360) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.د1,577 ($325) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.د2,050 ($423) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.د442 ($91)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Mizdah

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Nearby Cities

Kiklah

74 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Gharyān

80 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Yafran

81 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Az Zintān

87 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Banī Walīd

100 km away · Mişrātah

Al ‘Azīzīyah

120 km away · Al Jafārah

Tarhūnah

125 km away · Ţarābulus

Az Zāwīyah

147 km away · Az Zāwiyah

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 Mizdah

Mizdah is one of the key cities in Libya. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.د1,577 ($325), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.د442 ($91) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.د3,612 ($745) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.د2,796 ($576) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Mizdah is ل.د1,746 ($360). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.د2,050 ($423) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mizdah expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.د1,577 ($325) per month in Mizdah including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Libya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mizdah?
A net salary of around ل.د2,050 ($423) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mizdah with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mizdah is ل.د1,746 ($360).
How much is rent in Mizdah?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.د636 ($131) per month in the city centre and ل.د442 ($91) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.د1,326 ($274).
Is Mizdah cheaper than Libya on average?
Yes — Mizdah is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Libya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Mizdah?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.د386 ($80) in Mizdah. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.د17 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ل.د5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Mizdah compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Mizdah is estimated at ل.د62 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Mizdah are estimates based on Libya national averages adjusted for city size (population 23,216). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.