- Cost of Living
- Libya
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- Benghazi
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
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Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya vs Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
WARNING!
Benghazi has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Benghazi.
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (19,853 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (7,532 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (7,022 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 251% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (2,250 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (3,311 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (2,456 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 391% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (5,600 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (3,066 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 309% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (1,957 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (1,910 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (445 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (1,014,704 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (540,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (36,007 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (771,145 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (404,379 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (29,991 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (57,209 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (714,258 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (246,563 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (9,901 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (5,324 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 166% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (61,300 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (83,700 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (100,106 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (122,209 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 389% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (32,316,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (143 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (40,228 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (2,142 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 10,000 Dinar | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (6,120 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (3,691 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (3,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (4,311 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (6,427 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (35,106 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (12,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (17,138 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (32,326 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (3,333 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (1,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (43,535 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (6,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 865,021 Dinar
(1,010 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
745,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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