Moving to Libya from Armenia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Armenia to Libya? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Armenia to Libya, you would find that Libya is 44.4% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,633,785 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly LYD214,978 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tripoli averages 78°F vs 65°F in Yerevan, making it significantly warmer.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Libya.

What does your salary buy?

AMD27,633,785 LYD214,978

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 61.3% less

Groceries

pay 30.8% less

Transportation

pay 3.7% more

Housing

pay 33.2% less

Childcare

pay 85.3% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 46.4% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 AMD = 0.0173 LYD (June 2026)

Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Libya.

Living there in 2020
270 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Armenia live in Libya · UN DESA

Who's moving to Libya?

Top countries of origin for Libya's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Armenia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AM
13.6
LY
34.0

Armenia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AM
$2,033
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

AM
31.2
LY
21.6

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AM
70.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AM
2.5t
LY
8.7t

Armenia generally does better on environment, though Libya leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AM
18.4
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AM
59.9%
LY
817.1%

Armenia generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya leads in electricity per capita.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AM
8.6%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AM
$20,800
LY
$17,700

Armenia generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AM
76.1 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AM
12.2
LY
11.2

Libya generally does better on family life, though Armenia leads in literacy rate.

Data: Tax Service of Republic of Armenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yerevan Rain: 10.9 in/yr (277 mm)
65° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yerevan Tripoli
Jan–Mar 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Yerevan Tripoli
Jan 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Libya. To live, work, or study long-term in Libya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Libya's immigration authority.

Armenia passport

Armenia passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
Armenia passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Armenia

Visa Required
Libya passport holders need a visa to enter Armenia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it cheaper to live in Libya than Armenia?

On average Libya is about 55% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Budget about LYD53,744 for 3 months in Libya (based on a AMD27,633,785 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, rental deposit, visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Libya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Libya safe for expats?

Armenia performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Armenia?

Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 31.2 in Armenia. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).

What's the weather like in Libya compared to Armenia?

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.

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At a Glance

AM LY
Population 3,000,756 7,137,931
Currency Armenian Dram (AMD) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Armenian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +374 +218
Time zones 1 1