Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 36% cheaper than in Allahabad (India)
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 23% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar [BM] | 21 Dinar [BM] | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 11 Dinar [BM] | 21 Dinar [BM] | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7 Dinar [BM] | 9 Dinar [BM] | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.043 Dinar [BM] | 3.054 Dinar [BM] | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.383 Dinar [BM] | 7 Dinar [BM] | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.430 Dinar [BM] | 2.333 Dinar [BM] | + 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6 Dinar [BM] | 17 Dinar [BM] | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.099 Dinar [BM] | 7 Dinar [BM] | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.772 Dinar [BM] | 1.668 Dinar [BM] | + 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7 Dinar [BM] | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 48 Dinar [BM] | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2.246 Dinar [BM] | 4.418 Dinar [BM] | - 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.276 Dinar [BM] | 1.676 Dinar [BM] | - 24% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 56% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,309 Dinar [BM] | 1,826 Dinar [BM] | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 928 Dinar [BM] | 1,169 Dinar [BM] | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70 Dinar [BM] | 221 Dinar [BM] | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 989 Dinar [BM] | 3,810 Dinar [BM] | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 830 Dinar [BM] | 2,886 Dinar [BM] | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 35 Dinar [BM] | 94 Dinar [BM] | - 63% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64 Dinar [BM] | 50 Dinar [BM] | + 29% | |
40” flat screen tv | 746 Dinar [BM] | 1,835 Dinar [BM] | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 Dinar [BM] | 646 Dinar [BM] | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 11 Dinar [BM] | 19 Dinar [BM] | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10 Dinar [BM] | 50 Dinar [BM] | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 36% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 70 Dinar [BM] | 113 Dinar [BM] | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 84 Dinar [BM] | 132 Dinar [BM] | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 88 Dinar [BM] | 181 Dinar [BM] | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137 Dinar [BM] | 154 Dinar [BM] | - 12% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 19% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 31,029 Dinar [BM] | 65,615 Dinar [BM] | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2.625 Dinar [BM] | 4.413 Dinar [BM] | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 92 Dinar [BM] | 89 Dinar [BM] | + 3% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 31% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar [BM] | 18 Dinar [BM] | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4.855 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 30 Dinar [BM] | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 22 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9 Dinar [BM] | 17 Dinar [BM] | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6 Dinar [BM] | 10 Dinar [BM] | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.530 Dinar [BM] | 13 Dinar [BM] | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.051 Dinar [BM] | 3.680 Dinar [BM] | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9 Dinar [BM] | 12 Dinar [BM] | - 25% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 47% cheaper than in Allahabad (India) | ||||
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Benghazi | Allahabad | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 14 Dinar [BM] | 51 Dinar [BM] | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15 Dinar [BM] | 24 Dinar [BM] | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 61 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar [BM] | 167 Dinar [BM] | - 77% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.000 Dinar [BM] | 42 Dinar [BM] | - 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2.250 Dinar [BM] | 3.945 Dinar [BM] | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,343 Dinar [BM] | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.081 Dinar [BM] | 0.915 Dinar [BM] | - 91% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar [BM] | 65 Dinar [BM] | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Dinar [BM] | 11 Dinar [BM] | - 37% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 44 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 26, 2023.
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