- 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 | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (9,550 Franc) | 9,736 Franc | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (3,623 Franc) | 6,046 Franc | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (3,378 Franc) | 2,474 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (1,082 Franc) | 1,029 Franc | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (1,593 Franc) | 1,971 Franc | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (1,181 Franc) | 1,150 Franc | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (2,694 Franc) | 5,208 Franc | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (1,475 Franc) | 1,905 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (942 Franc) | 879 Franc | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 570 Franc | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 5,597 Franc | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (919 Franc) | 1,311 Franc | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (214 Franc) | 366 Franc | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (488,087 Franc) | 1,121,550 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (260,063 Franc) | 648,509 Franc | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (17,320 Franc) | 111,448 Franc | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (370,932 Franc) | 614,961 Franc | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (194,512 Franc) | 269,404 Franc | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (14,426 Franc) | 51,135 Franc | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (27,519 Franc) | 31,198 Franc | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (343,568 Franc) | 374,000 Franc | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (118,600 Franc) | 150,426 Franc | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (4,763 Franc) | 3,106 Franc | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (2,561 Franc) | 6,171 Franc | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 1% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (29,486 Franc) | 32,584 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (40,261 Franc) | 41,095 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (48,153 Franc) | 38,980 Franc | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (58,784 Franc) | 48,543 Franc | + 21% | |
| 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 (15,544,478 Franc) | 10,188,300 Franc | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (69 Franc) | 631 Franc | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (19,350 Franc) | 29,118 Franc | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,822 Franc | - | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 0% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (1,030 Franc) | 3,662 Franc | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,493 Franc | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 16,409 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 5,148 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (2,944 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (1,775 Franc) | 2,621 Franc | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (1,597 Franc) | 974 Franc | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (2,074 Franc) | 1,498 Franc | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (3,091 Franc) | 6,572 Franc | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 35% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (16,887 Franc) | 23,114 Franc | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (5,952 Franc) | 7,090 Franc | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (8,243 Franc) | 15,485 Franc | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (15,549 Franc) | 39,028 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (1,603 Franc) | 5,347 Franc | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (793 Franc) | 1,771 Franc | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,474 Franc | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 178,225 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (32 Franc) | 98 Franc | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (20,941 Franc) | 36,592 Franc | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (3,239 Franc) | 915 Franc | + 254% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 27% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
3,310,000 Franc
in Abidjan
you would need to make just about 2,406,320 Franc
(5,838 Dinar)
in Benghazi.
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