Moving to Indonesia from Libya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Libya to Indonesia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Libya to Indonesia, you would find that Indonesia is 51.8% more expensive than Libya overall. A LYD480,000 salary in Libya would need to be roughly IDR2,030,000,000 in Indonesia to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 78°F in Tripoli, making it significantly warmer.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Libya and Indonesia.
What does your salary buy?
LYD480,000 → IDR2,030,000,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Indonesia
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 8.1% less
Groceries
pay 69.6% more
Transportation
pay 2.6 times more
Housing
pay 22.0% more
Childcare
pay 4.0 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 33.7% more
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 Libya to Indonesia.
Who's moving to Indonesia?
Top countries of origin for Indonesia's foreign-born residents.
- 76,028
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15.2,378
Libya
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia compared to Libya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Libya generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Libya generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.
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 Indonesia 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
Indonesia generally does better on family life, though Libya leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Ministry of Finance (2016), Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (2016), The World Factbook (2015). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Tripoli | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Tripoli | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
National Meteorological Centre,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Libya passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Libya
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Indonesia than Libya?
On average Indonesia is around 52% pricier than Libya, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Indonesia?
Budget about IDR507,500,000 for 3 months in Indonesia (based on a LYD480,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Libya?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 20.4 in Libya. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Libya?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Libya, the official language is Arabic.
