- 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 | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 55% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (19,618 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (7,443 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (6,939 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 247% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (2,224 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (3,272 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (2,427 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 385% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (5,533 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (3,030 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (1,934 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 287% | |
| 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 (1,887 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (439 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 34% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (1,002,673 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (534,245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (35,580 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (762,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (399,584 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (29,635 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (56,531 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (705,790 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (243,639 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (9,784 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (5,261 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (60,573 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (82,708 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (98,919 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 230% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (120,760 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 383% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 15% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (31,932,892 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (142 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (39,751 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 (2,117 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 (6,047 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (3,647 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (3,280 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (4,260 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (6,350 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 (34,690 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (12,227 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (16,934 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (31,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (3,294 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (1,629 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 (43,019 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (6,655 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 460,890 Dinar
(544 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
390,625 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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