Moving to Libya from Morocco

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Morocco to Libya, you would find that Libya is 39.7% cheaper than Morocco overall. A MAD730,000 salary in Morocco would need to be roughly LYD291,000 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle.

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Is Libya cheaper than Morocco?

How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 43.8% less

Groceries

pay 16.6% less

Transportation

pay 75.6% less

Housing

pay 17.9% less

Childcare

pay 72.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.1% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 MAD = 0.661 LYD (October 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.

What salary do you need in Libya?

What does your salary buy?

MAD730,000 → LYD291,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
5,229 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in Morocco 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 Morocco.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MA
18.6
LY
34.0

Morocco 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

MA
$606
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MA
7.4
LY
20.4

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MA
59.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MA
1.8t
LY
8.7t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MA
7.3
LY
4.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MA
50.8%
LY
817.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MA
9.0%
LY
18.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MA
$4,672
LY
$6,449

Libya generally does better on employment & economy, though Morocco leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MA
75.5 yrs
LY
71.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MA
14.7
LY
7.9

Libya generally does better on family life, though Morocco leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), Direction Générale des Impôts, Morocco (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Libya vs Morocco

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Casablanca Rain: 16.1 in/yr (410 mm)
72° / 59°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Casablanca Tripoli
Jan–Mar 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 73°/61°F (23°/16°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/69°F (26°/20°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/56°F (21°/13°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Casablanca Tripoli
Jan 64°/48°F (17.6°/8.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 65°/49°F (18.1°/9.7°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 67°/53°F (19.7°/11.6°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 69°/56°F (20.6°/13.3°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 73°/61°F (22.7°/16.0°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 76°/66°F (24.6°/18.7°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 79°/69°F (26.1°/20.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 80°/70°F (26.7°/21.0°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.8°/19.5°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 76°/62°F (24.3°/16.8°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 70°/55°F (21.0°/12.8°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 66°/51°F (18.9°/10.5°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Can you move from Morocco to Libya?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Morocco 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.

Morocco passport

Morocco passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Morocco

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

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 Morocco?

On average Libya is about 40% less expensive than Morocco, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Budget about LYD72,750 for 3 months in Libya (based on a MAD730,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Libya: 4.5 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?

Morocco performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Morocco?

Morocco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 7.4 in Morocco. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Morocco: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 72°F in Casablanca. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Casablanca gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Morocco, the official languages are Arabic and Berber.

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At a Glance

MA LY
Population 38,430,770 7,458,555
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Arabic, Berber Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +212 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15 —