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Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Alexandroupoli, Greece

Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 14% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (€14) | €9 | + 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (€5.39) | €6 | - 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (€5.03) | €5.46 | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (€1.61) | €1.14 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (€2.37) | €5.97 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (€1.76) | €1.61 | + 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (€4.01) | €5.87 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (€2.20) | €3.58 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (€1.40) | €1.67 | - 16% | |
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 (€1.37) | €2.69 | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (€0.32) | €0.89 | - 64% | |
Housing | + 24% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 24% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (€727) | €386 | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (€387) | €282 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (€26) | €127 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (€552) | €276 | + 100% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (€290) | €225 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (€21) | €117 | - 82% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (€41) | €27 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (€511) | €500 | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (€177) | €60 | + 194% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (€3.81) | €8 | - 50% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (€44) | €98 | - 55% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (€60) | €21 | + 182% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (€72) | €82 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (€88) | €67 | + 31% | |
Transportation | - 34% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (€23,142) | €25,472 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (€0.10) | €1.58 | - 93% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (€29) | €40 | - 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 9% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (€1.53) | €4.66 | - 67% | |
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 (€4.38) | €3.00 | + 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (€2.64) | €4.29 | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (€2.38) | €2.74 | - 13% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (€3.09) | €3.84 | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (€4.60) | €10 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 50% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (€25) | €23 | + 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (€9) | €16 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (€12) | €23 | - 46% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (€2.39) | €9 | - 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (€1.18) | €3.37 | - 65% | |
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 (€31) | €33 | - 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (€4.82) | €4.00 | + 21% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on January 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 18% cheaper than in Alexandroupoli (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,300
in Alexandroupoli
you would need to make just about €1,066
(1,738 Dinar)
in Benghazi.
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