Moving to Libya from Zimbabwe
What to Expect
Considering a move from Zimbabwe to Libya? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Zimbabwe to Libya, you would find that Libya is 52.5% cheaper than Zimbabwe overall. A ZWL24,000,000 salary in Zimbabwe would need to be roughly LYD228,000 in Libya to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 56.8% less
Groceries
pay 47.5% less
Transportation
pay 82.6% less
Housing
pay 32.8% less
Childcare
pay 84.6% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 49.7% less
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?
ZWL24,000,000 → LYD228,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Libya
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Libya compared to Zimbabwe.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Zimbabwe performs 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
Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Zimbabwe generally does better on environment, though Libya leads in air pollution deaths.
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 Zimbabwe leads in water stress level.
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 Zimbabwe 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
Libya performs significantly better than Zimbabwe across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2015–2021), Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (2016), Ministry of Finance (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Libya vs Zimbabwe
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Harare | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) | 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/49°F (24°/10°C) | 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 76°/48°F (25°/9°C) | 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) |
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| Month | Harare | Tripoli |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 79°/60°F (26.2°/15.8°C) | 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) |
| Feb | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.7°C) | 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) |
| Mar | 79°/58°F (26.2°/14.5°C) | 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/54°F (25.6°/12.5°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) |
| May | 75°/49°F (23.8°/9.3°C) | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/44°F (21.8°/6.8°C) | 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) |
| Jul | 71°/44°F (21.6°/6.5°C) | 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) |
| Aug | 75°/47°F (24.1°/8.5°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 83°/53°F (28.4°/11.7°C) | 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) |
| Oct | 84°/58°F (28.8°/14.5°C) | 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) |
| Nov | 82°/60°F (27.6°/15.5°C) | 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) |
| Dec | 79°/60°F (26.3°/15.8°C) | 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) |
Data:
Meteorological Services Department,
National Meteorological Centre
Can you move from Zimbabwe to Libya?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.
Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Libya
Visa Required
Libya passport holder visiting Zimbabwe
Visa Online (e-Visa)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 Zimbabwe?
On average Libya is about 53% less expensive than Zimbabwe, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Libya?
Budget about LYD57,000 for 3 months in Libya (based on a ZWL24,000,000 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?
Zimbabwe performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Libya compared to Zimbabwe?
Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Zimbabwe leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.4 in Zimbabwe. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).
What's the weather like in Libya compared to Zimbabwe?
The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 78°F in Harare. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Harare gets 33.1 in.
What language do they speak in Libya?
The official language in Libya is Arabic. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.
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At a Glance
ZW
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LY
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|---|---|---|
| Population | 16,950,795 | 7,458,555 |
| Currency | Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) | Libyan Dinar (LYD) |
| Languages | Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language | Arabic |
| Driving side | Left | Right |
| Calling code | +263 | +218 |
| Time zones | 1 | 1 |
| Emergency number | 999 | — |