Moving to Libya from Kenya
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kenya to Libya — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kenya to Libya, you would find that Libya is 22.7% cheaper than Kenya overall. A KES9,705,750 salary in Kenya would need to be roughly LYD383,051 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
How Far Will Your Money Go?
How your spending power changes when you relocate from Kenya to Libya.
What does your salary buy?
KES9,705,750 → LYD383,051
To maintain the same standard of living in Libya
Calculate with your salary →The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 34.0% less
Groceries
pay 12.8% less
Transportation
pay 34.5% less
Housing
pay 18.2% less
Childcare
pay 79.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 43.8% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Get free moving quotes to Libya
We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.
- ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
- ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
- ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you
Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Kenya to Libya, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Kenya and Libya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Kenya performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Kenya leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Kenya leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
percentage of adults who can read and write
Libya performs significantly better than Kenya across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) |
View all months
| Month | Nairobi | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
National Meteorological Centre
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Libya
Visa Required
Libya passport holder visiting Kenya
Electronic Travel AuthorisationData: 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 Kenya?
Generally yes: Libya runs about 20% cheaper than Kenya on average, though it depends heavily on the city.
How much money do I need to move to Libya?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a KES9,705,750 comparable salary, that's around LYD95,763 in Libya for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, deposits, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Libya?
With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kenya and Libya.
Is Libya safe for expats?
Kenya performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Libya compared to Kenya?
Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Libya compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Libya?
The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
