- Cost of Living
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- Alexandroupoli
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Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece
WARNING!
Benghazi has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Benghazi.
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (€15) | €9 | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (€5.60) | €6 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (€5.22) | €5.46 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (€1.67) | €1.14 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (€2.46) | €5.97 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (€1.83) | €1.61 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (€4.16) | €5.87 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (€2.28) | €3.58 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (€1.46) | €1.67 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.95 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €6 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (€1.42) | €2.69 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (€0.33) | €0.89 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 28% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (€755) | €386 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (€402) | €282 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (€27) | €127 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (€573) | €276 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (€301) | €225 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (€22) | €117 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (€43) | €27 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (€531) | €500 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (€183) | €60 | + 206% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (€7) | €9 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (€3.96) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 56% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (€46) | €98 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (€62) | €21 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (€74) | €82 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (€91) | €67 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 32% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (€24,031) | €25,472 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (€0.11) | €1.58 | - 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (€30) | €40 | - 25% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 6% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (€1.59) | €4.66 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (€4.55) | €3.00 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (€2.74) | €4.29 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (€2.47) | €2.74 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (€3.21) | €3.84 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (€4.78) | €10 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 56% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (€26) | €23 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (€9) | €16 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (€13) | €23 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (€24) | €35 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (€2.48) | €9 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (€1.23) | €3.37 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €3.74 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (€0.05) | €1.00 | - 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (€32) | €33 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (€5.01) | €4.00 | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 19% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,200
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €978
(1,535 Dinar)
in Benghazi.
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