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Cost of living in Benghazi, Libya compared to Anantapur, India

Currency:
Food | + 54% | |||
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Food in Benghazi (Libya) is 54% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23 Dinar (₨1,150) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 9 Dinar (₨436) | ₨200 | + 118% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8 Dinar (₨407) | ₨224 | + 82% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.626 Dinar (₨130) | ₨64 | + 103% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.864 Dinar (₨192) | ₨53 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.866 Dinar (₨142) | ₨43 | + 228% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (₨324) | ₨152 | + 114% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.578 Dinar (₨178) | ₨147 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.284 Dinar (₨113) | ₨30 | + 278% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | ₨120 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨1,641 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.229 Dinar (₨111) | ₨79 | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.519 Dinar (₨26) | ₨38 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 21% | |||
Housing in Benghazi (Libya) is 21% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,184 Dinar (₨58,797) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 631 Dinar (₨31,328) | ₨9,000 | + 248% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 42 Dinar (₨2,086) | ₨1,500 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 900 Dinar (₨44,684) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 472 Dinar (₨23,432) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35 Dinar (₨1,738) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 67 Dinar (₨3,315) | ₨1,000 | + 231% | |
40” flat screen TV | 834 Dinar (₨41,388) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 288 Dinar (₨14,287) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12 Dinar (₨574) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (₨309) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 135% | |||
Clothes in Benghazi (Libya) is 135% more expensive than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72 Dinar (₨3,552) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 98 Dinar (₨4,850) | ₨500 | + 870% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 117 Dinar (₨5,801) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 143 Dinar (₨7,081) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Benghazi (Libya) is 5% cheaper than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 37,714 Dinar (₨1,872,553) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.167 Dinar (₨8) | ₨26 | - 69% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 47 Dinar (₨2,331) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Benghazi (Libya) is in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2.500 Dinar (₨124) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨300 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7 Dinar (₨355) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 4.308 Dinar (₨214) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.874 Dinar (₨192) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 5.031 Dinar (₨250) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8 Dinar (₨372) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Benghazi (Libya) is 2% cheaper than in Anantapur (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 41 Dinar (₨2,034) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14 Dinar (₨717) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20 Dinar (₨993) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 38 Dinar (₨1,873) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3.890 Dinar (₨193) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1.924 Dinar (₨96) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.077 Dinar (₨3.84) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 51 Dinar (₨2,523) | ₨1,200 | + 110% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8 Dinar (₨390) | ₨1,000 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 21% |

These prices were last updated on February 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benghazi (Libya) is 21% more expensive than in Anantapur (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨220,604
(4,443 Dinar)
in Benghazi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨182,000
in Anantapur.
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