Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 65% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates)
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Food | - 64% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 64% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (Dirham 14) | Dirham 60 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar (Dirham 8) | Dirham 28 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar (Dirham 4.96) | Dirham 10 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.043 Dinar (Dirham 2.32) | Dirham 5.41 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.383 Dinar (Dirham 3.34) | Dirham 9 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.430 Dinar (Dirham 1.85) | Dirham 5.99 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Dinar (Dirham 4.75) | Dirham 22 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.099 Dinar (Dirham 3.89) | Dirham 9 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.772 Dinar (Dirham 2.11) | Dirham 5.08 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Dirham 10 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dirham 62 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.246 Dinar (Dirham 1.71) | Dirham 5.65 | - 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.276 Dinar (Dirham 0.97) | Dirham 3.95 | - 75% | |
Housing | - 83% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 83% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,309 Dinar (Dirham 999) | Dirham 5,436 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 928 Dinar (Dirham 708) | Dirham 5,338 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Dinar (Dirham 54) | Dirham 556 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 989 Dinar (Dirham 754) | Dirham 4,911 | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 830 Dinar (Dirham 633) | Dirham 3,245 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (Dirham 27) | Dirham 356 | - 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64 Dinar (Dirham 49) | Dirham 284 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 746 Dinar (Dirham 569) | Dirham 1,423 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 Dinar (Dirham 219) | Dirham 471 | - 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 Dinar (Dirham 9) | Dirham 32 | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar (Dirham 8) | Dirham 31 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 69% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 69% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70 Dinar (Dirham 53) | Dirham 195 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 84 Dinar (Dirham 64) | Dirham 196 | - 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 Dinar (Dirham 67) | Dirham 279 | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137 Dinar (Dirham 104) | Dirham 298 | - 65% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 37% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,029 Dinar (Dirham 23,673) | Dirham 79,817 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.625 Dinar (Dirham 2.00) | Dirham 2.22 | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 92 Dinar (Dirham 70) | Dirham 103 | - 32% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (Dirham 1.91) | Dirham 20 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Dirham 53 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar (Dirham 7) | Dirham 17 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 Dinar (Dirham 4.82) | Dirham 19 | - 74% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.530 Dinar (Dirham 2.69) | Dirham 9 | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.051 Dinar (Dirham 3.09) | Dirham 8 | - 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar (Dirham 7) | Dirham 37 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 66% cheaper than in Al Ain (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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Benghazi | Al Ain | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 Dinar (Dirham 11) | Dirham 168 | - 93% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15 Dinar (Dirham 11) | Dirham 84 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 420 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (Dirham 29) | Dirham 214 | - 86% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.000 Dinar (Dirham 3.81) | Dirham 36 | - 89% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.250 Dinar (Dirham 1.72) | Dirham 21 | - 92% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dirham 22 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,617 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.081 Dinar (Dirham 0.06) | Dirham 0.32 | - 81% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Dirham 38) | Dirham 249 | - 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar (Dirham 5.34) | Dirham 11 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2024.
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