Living in Libya: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Libya.

Guide updated by Veedushi Bissessur on 27 April 2018

In North Africa, Libya is an interesting expat destination for the ones looking for challenges. The country is in a transitional state, offering lots of coming opportunities to foreign investors and professionals. Apart from the major oil sector, career prospects are available for expats in the telecommunications and NGO sectors. English teachers are also warmly welcomed in public universities.

Key facts

Monthly cost of living
Population	7 million
Expats	600,000
Top nationalities	Egyptian, Sudanese, Nigerien, Chadian, Bangladeshi
Languages	Arabic, Berber, Italian, English
1 person	$800
Family of 4	$2,400

01Everyday life in Libya

Want to know what life in Libya is really like? Here's a taste: explore the country, find tips to use transportation, to set up internet and phone services, and everything you need to live like a local.

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About Libya

Nursery Schools

Using mobile phones in Libya

About the author

Veedushi Bissessur

A journalist, holder of the DALF C1 and C2 and a diploma from the University of Mauritius, I have nearly twenty years of writing experience. After six years in the Mauritian press, I joined Expat.com, where I have been working for over a decade, including five years as editorial assistant, and now as editorial manager.