Moving to Libya from Vietnam

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Vietnam to Libya, you would find that Libya is 3.3% cheaper than Vietnam overall. A ₫1,970,055,297 salary in Vietnam would need to be roughly LYD296,940 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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How Far Will Your Money Go?

A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Vietnam and Libya.

What does your salary buy?

₫1,970,055,297 LYD296,940

To maintain the same standard of living in Libya

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How key spending categories compare

Restaurants

pay 0.5% more

Groceries

pay 25.9% less

Transportation

pay 68.5% more

Housing

pay 26.5% more

Childcare

pay 84.1% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 3.6% more

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Exchange rate: 1 VND = 0.0002 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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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Vietnam.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VN
17.7
LY
34.0

Vietnam 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

VN
$690
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

VN
8.3
LY
21.6

Vietnam 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

VN
52.0
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VN
4.3t
LY
8.7t

Vietnam performs better than Libya across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

VN
21.7
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VN
18.1%
LY
817.1%

Vietnam 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

VN
1.6%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VN
$13,700
LY
$17,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

VN
75.5 yrs
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VN
14.8
LY
11.2

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

Data: General Department Of Taxation - Ministry Of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Hanoi Rain: 64.1 in/yr (1628 mm)
82° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Hanoi Tripoli
Jan–Mar 71°/62°F (22°/16°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/75°F (31°/24°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Hanoi Tripoli
Jan 68°/58°F (20.0°/14.6°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 70°/61°F (21.3°/16.2°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 74°/66°F (23.5°/18.7°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 82°/71°F (27.7°/21.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.7°/24.5°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 93°/79°F (33.8°/26.3°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 92°/80°F (33.3°/26.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.8°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.7°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 85°/72°F (29.6°/22.4°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 79°/67°F (26.3°/19.2°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 72°/60°F (22.1°/15.4°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration Viet Nam Meteorological and Hydrological Administration, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Vietnam 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.

Vietnam passport

Vietnam passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Vietnam

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Vietnam.

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 Vietnam?

On average Libya is about 38% less expensive than Vietnam, with major cities narrowing the gap.

How much money do I need to move to Libya?

Budget about LYD74,235 for 3 months in Libya (based on a ₫1,970,055,297 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: 4.8 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?

Vietnam performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Vietnam?

Vietnam generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Libya leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 8.3 in Vietnam. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Vietnam: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 82°F in Hanoi. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Hanoi gets 64.1 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Vietnam, the official language is Vietnamese.

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At a Glance

VN LY
Population 103,808,319 7,137,931
Currency Vietnamese Dong (₫) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages Vietnamese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +84 +218
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 113