- 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 | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 54% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (19,553 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (7,418 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (6,916 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (2,216 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 77% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (3,261 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (2,419 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 384% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (5,515 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (3,020 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (1,928 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 286% | |
| 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 (1,881 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (438 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 (999,377 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (532,489 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (35,464 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (759,497 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (398,271 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (29,538 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (56,345 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (703,470 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (242,838 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (9,751 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (5,244 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 162% | |
| 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 (60,374 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (82,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (98,594 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (120,363 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 381% | |
| 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 (31,827,925 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (141 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (39,620 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 (2,110 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 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 (6,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (3,635 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (3,269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (4,246 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (6,329 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 (34,576 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (12,187 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (16,879 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (31,838 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (3,283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (1,623 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 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (42,878 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (6,633 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 933,468 Dinar
(1,106 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
791,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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