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Cost of Living in Qaryat al Qī‘ān

Qaryat al Qī‘ān, Nālūt, Libya · Population 18,693

▼ -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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān

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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān 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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān

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Nearby Cities

Nālūt

57 km away · Nālūt

Az Zintān

69 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Yafran

93 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Al Jumayl

101 km away · An Nuqāţ al Khams

Zalţan

104 km away · An Nuqāţ al Khams

Kiklah

109 km away · Al Jabal al Gharbī

Zuwārah

110 km away · An Nuqāţ al Khams

Şabrātah

121 km away · An Nuqāţ al Khams

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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān

Qaryat al Qī‘ān 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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān 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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.د1,577 ($325) per month in Qaryat al Qī‘ān 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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān?
A net salary of around ل.د2,050 ($423) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Qaryat al Qī‘ān with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Qaryat al Qī‘ān is ل.د1,746 ($360).
How much is rent in Qaryat al Qī‘ān?
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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān cheaper than Libya on average?
Yes — Qaryat al Qī‘ān 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 Qaryat al Qī‘ān?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.د386 ($80) in Qaryat al Qī‘ān. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.د17 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ل.د5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Qaryat al Qī‘ān compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Qaryat al Qī‘ān is estimated at ل.د62 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Qaryat al Qī‘ān are estimates based on Libya national averages adjusted for city size (population 18,693). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.