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Cost of Living in Umm al ‘Abīd

Umm al ‘Abīd, Wādī ash Shāţi’, Libya · Population 300

▼ -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 Umm al ‘Abīd

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 Umm al ‘Abīd 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.

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Nearby Cities

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Tmassah

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Sūknah

187 km away · Al Jufrah

Idrī

196 km away · Wādī ash Shāţi’

Hūn

200 km away · Al Jufrah

Murzuq

209 km away · Murzuq

Waddān

213 km away · Al Jufrah

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 Umm al ‘Abīd

Umm al ‘Abīd 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 Umm al ‘Abīd 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 Umm al ‘Abīd expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.د1,577 ($325) per month in Umm al ‘Abīd 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 Umm al ‘Abīd?
A net salary of around ل.د2,050 ($423) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Umm al ‘Abīd with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Umm al ‘Abīd is ل.د1,746 ($360).
How much is rent in Umm al ‘Abīd?
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 Umm al ‘Abīd cheaper than Libya on average?
Yes — Umm al ‘Abīd 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 Umm al ‘Abīd?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.د386 ($80) in Umm al ‘Abīd. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.د17 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ل.د5 ($1).
How do transport costs in Umm al ‘Abīd compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Umm al ‘Abīd is estimated at ل.د62 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Umm al ‘Abīd are estimates based on Libya national averages adjusted for city size (population 300). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.