- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Iraq
- Benghazi
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to 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 | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 53% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (19,724 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (7,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (6,976 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 249% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (2,236 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (3,289 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (2,440 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (5,563 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (3,046 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (1,945 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 289% | |
| 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 (1,897 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (442 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 32% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (1,008,086 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (537,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (35,773 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (766,115 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (401,741 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (29,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (56,836 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (709,600 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (244,955 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (9,836 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (5,290 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 164% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (60,900 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (83,154 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (99,453 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 232% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (121,411 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 386% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 14% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (32,105,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (143 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (39,965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (2,128 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 (6,080 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (3,667 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (3,298 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (4,283 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (6,385 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 (34,877 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (12,293 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (17,026 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (32,115 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (3,311 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (1,638 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 500,000 Dinar | - | |
| 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 (43,251 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (6,690 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 897,797 Dinar
(1,055 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
766,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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