Moving to Libya from Oregon

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Oregon to Libya — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Oregon to Libya, you would find that Libya is 70.8% cheaper than Oregon. A $75,000 salary in Oregon would need to be roughly LYD157,270 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 64°F in Salem, making it significantly warmer.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

What to expect for your wallet after moving from Oregon to Libya.

What does your salary buy?

$75,000 LYD157,270

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day

Restaurants

pay 80.7% less

Groceries

pay 61.9% less

Transportation

pay 61.8% less

Housing

pay 80.5% less

Childcare

pay 95.0% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 74.7% less

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Exchange rate: 1 USD = 6.41 LYD (July 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?

How many people actually move from Oregon to Libya, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
10,550 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Oregon to Libya.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
LY
32.5%

Oregon performs better than Libya across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
LY
46.2%

Oregon performs better than Libya across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
LY
$17,700

Oregon performs better than Libya across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs

Oregon performs better than Libya across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Tripoli
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Salem Tripoli
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Libya

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Libya.
Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Libya passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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 Oregon?

Yes — Libya is on average about 67% cheaper than Oregon. City-level variation can be significant.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly LYD39,318 in Libya on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).

Can I work remotely from Libya?

Usually fine from major cities in Libya. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Oregon?

Oregon performs better than Libya across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Oregon, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LY
Population 3,831,074 7,137,931
Currency United States Dollar ($) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +218
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911