- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Ivory Coast
- Benghazi
- Abidjan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 7% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (9,319 Franc) | 8,082 Franc | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (3,536 Franc) | 5,468 Franc | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (3,296 Franc) | 2,622 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (1,056 Franc) | 1,220 Franc | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (1,554 Franc) | 1,997 Franc | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (1,153 Franc) | 1,014 Franc | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (2,628 Franc) | 5,060 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (1,439 Franc) | 1,897 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (919 Franc) | 882 Franc | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 575 Franc | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 5,978 Franc | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (896 Franc) | 1,225 Franc | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (209 Franc) | 390 Franc | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 49% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (476,296 Franc) | 1,214,960 Franc | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (253,780 Franc) | 647,896 Franc | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (16,902 Franc) | 98,988 Franc | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (361,971 Franc) | 580,986 Franc | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (189,813 Franc) | 273,843 Franc | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (14,077 Franc) | 47,867 Franc | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (26,854 Franc) | 33,552 Franc | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (335,269 Franc) | 348,222 Franc | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (115,735 Franc) | 144,453 Franc | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (4,647 Franc) | 3,867 Franc | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (2,499 Franc) | 9,000 Franc | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 4% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (28,774 Franc) | 35,652 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (39,288 Franc) | 41,377 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (46,989 Franc) | 41,972 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (57,364 Franc) | 49,667 Franc | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (15,168,958 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (67 Franc) | 602 Franc | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (18,883 Franc) | 29,189 Franc | - 35% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,983 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 4% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (1,006 Franc) | 3,544 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,051 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,473 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (2,873 Franc) | 2,921 Franc | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (1,733 Franc) | 2,097 Franc | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (1,558 Franc) | 943 Franc | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (2,024 Franc) | 1,543 Franc | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (3,017 Franc) | 7,235 Franc | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 36% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (16,479 Franc) | 21,244 Franc | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (5,808 Franc) | 7,906 Franc | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (8,044 Franc) | 13,962 Franc | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (15,174 Franc) | 44,925 Franc | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (1,565 Franc) | 5,657 Franc | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (774 Franc) | 1,829 Franc | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,589 Franc | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (31 Franc) | 97 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (20,435 Franc) | 38,140 Franc | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (3,161 Franc) | 889 Franc | + 256% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 178 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 29% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,900,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,776,346 Franc
(6,903 Dinar)
in Benghazi.
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