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Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Agartala, India

Currency:
Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 131% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (₨1,157) | ₨213 | + 445% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (₨439) | ₨250 | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (₨409) | ₨155 | + 164% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (₨131) | ₨68 | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (₨193) | ₨67 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (₨143) | ₨45 | + 218% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (₨326) | ₨197 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (₨179) | ₨103 | + 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (₨114) | ₨20 | + 471% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨115 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨473 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (₨111) | ₨110 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (₨26) | ₨33 | - 22% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 18% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (₨59,150) | ₨9,193 | + 543% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (₨31,516) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (₨2,099) | ₨2,000 | + 5% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (₨44,952) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (₨23,572) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (₨1,748) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (₨3,335) | ₨3,923 | - 15% | |
40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (₨41,636) | ₨35,000 | + 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (₨14,373) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨577) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨310) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 151% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 151% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (₨3,573) | ₨2,941 | + 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (₨4,879) | ₨1,600 | + 205% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (₨5,835) | ₨3,502 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (₨7,124) | ₨1,500 | + 375% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 25% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (₨1,883,795) | ₨600,000 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (₨8) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (₨2,345) | ₨6,000 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 45% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 45% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (₨125) | ₨100 | + 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨150 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨357) | ₨150 | + 138% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (₨215) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (₨194) | ₨120 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (₨251) | ₨50 | + 403% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (₨375) | ₨100 | + 275% | |
Entertainment | + 32% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 32% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (₨2,046) | ₨1,000 | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (₨721) | ₨392 | + 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (₨999) | ₨500 | + 100% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (₨1,884) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (₨194) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (₨96) | ₨89 | + 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨78 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨40,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (₨3.87) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (₨2,538) | ₨608 | + 318% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (₨393) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 22% |

These prices were last updated on April 08, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 22% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨35,481
(710 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
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