Moving to Libya from Uzbekistan

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Uzbekistan to Libya — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Uzbekistan to Libya, you would find that Libya is 10.3% cheaper than Uzbekistan overall. A UZS900,475,986 salary in Uzbekistan would need to be roughly LYD297,301 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

How Far Will Your Money Go?

How your spending power changes when you relocate from Uzbekistan to Libya.

What does your salary buy?

UZS900,475,986 LYD297,301

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 42.9% less

Groceries

pay 7.3% less

Transportation

pay 89.1% more

Housing

pay 14.8% more

Childcare

pay 77.9% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 32.8% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 UZS = 0.0005 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?

Real numbers on people moving from Uzbekistan to Libya, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
2,122 ↑ 466% vs 2015

people born in Uzbekistan 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

How Uzbekistan and Libya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UZ
9.3
LY
34.0

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
$749
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

UZ
28.0
LY
21.6

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

UZ
117.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UZ
4.1t
LY
8.7t

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
26.0
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UZ
121.8%
LY
817.1%

Uzbekistan 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

UZ
4.5%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UZ
$8,800
LY
$17,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

UZ
75.3 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UZ
19.0
LY
11.2

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

Data: State Tax Committee, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tashkent Rain: 16.5 in/yr (419 mm)
70° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tashkent Tripoli
Jan–Mar 49°/32°F (9°/0°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/61°F (33°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 58°/38°F (15°/3°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Tashkent Tripoli
Jan 42°/26°F (5.8°/-3.1°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 46°/29°F (7.9°/-1.5°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 58°/40°F (14.3°/4.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 71°/50°F (21.8°/9.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 81°/57°F (27.4°/13.7°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 92°/64°F (33.2°/17.7°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 96°/67°F (35.7°/19.4°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 93°/63°F (34.0°/17.2°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/54°F (28.7°/12.4°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.2°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 58°/38°F (14.2°/3.3°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 47°/31°F (8.5°/-0.3°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Uzhydromet Uzhydromet, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Uzbekistan 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.

Uzbekistan passport

Uzbekistan passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Uzbekistan

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

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 Uzbekistan?

Generally yes: Libya runs about 38% cheaper than Uzbekistan 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 UZS900,475,986 comparable salary, that's around LYD74,325 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 Uzbekistan and Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Uzbekistan performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Uzbekistan?

Uzbekistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in suicide rate. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 28.0 in Uzbekistan. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uzbekistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 70°F in Tashkent. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tashkent gets 16.5 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Uzbekistan, the official languages are Russian and Uzbek.

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At a Glance

UZ LY
Population 31,104,937 7,137,931
Currency Uzbekistan Som (UZS) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Russian, Uzbek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +998 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112