- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Benghazi
- Amarillo, Texas
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Amarillo, Texas, United States

Currency:
Food | - 0% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 0% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar ($17) | $11 | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar ($6) | $4.73 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar ($1.97) | $1.02 | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar ($2.90) | $3.36 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar ($2.15) | $2.20 | - 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar ($4.90) | $4.41 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar ($2.68) | $3.45 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar ($1.71) | $1.16 | + 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $4.46 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $12 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar ($1.67) | $1.63 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar ($0.39) | $2.16 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 36% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 36% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar ($888) | $1,104 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar ($473) | $874 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar ($32) | $177 | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar ($675) | $756 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar ($354) | $692 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar ($26) | $244 | - 89% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar ($50) | $51 | - 2% | |
40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar ($625) | $400 | + 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar ($216) | $150 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $16 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar ($4.66) | $24 | - 80% | |
Clothes | + 79% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 79% more expensive than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar ($54) | $48 | + 13% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar ($73) | $29 | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar ($88) | $93 | - 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar ($107) | $102 | + 5% | |
Transportation | - 8% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 8% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar ($28,284) | $16,500 | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar ($0.13) | $0.57 | - 78% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar ($35) | $50 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar ($1.87) | $5.55 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $83 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $5.34 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar ($5.36) | $2.87 | + 87% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar ($3.23) | $8 | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar ($2.91) | $4.28 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar ($3.77) | $1.39 | + 172% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar ($5.62) | $18 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 16% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar ($31) | $33 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar ($11) | $18 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar ($15) | $40 | - 63% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar ($28) | $49 | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar ($2.92) | $12 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar ($1.44) | $5.00 | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $3.52 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar ($0.06) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar ($38) | $33 | + 17% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar ($5.89) | $6 | - 5% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on April 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.750
USD
/
LYD
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 14% cheaper than in Amarillo, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,400
in Amarillo, Texas
you would need to make just about $2,925
(3,900 Dinar)
in Benghazi.
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