Cost of living in Bangalore, India vs Sabratah, Libya

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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Bangalore (India) is 30% more expensive than in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨451 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨284 (17 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨174 (10 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 199% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨47 (2.821 Dinar) | 2.250 Dinar | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨82 (4.950 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨30 (1.801 Dinar) | 2.500 Dinar | - 28% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨245 (15 Dinar) | 2.500 Dinar | + 489% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (10 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 182% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨39 (2.364 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨125 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨912 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨83 (5.005 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (2.412 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | - 18% | |||
Housing in Bangalore (India) is 18% cheaper than in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨30,867 (1,856 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 209% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨23,313 (1,402 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 180% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,279 (197 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨21,127 (1,270 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨12,453 (749 Dinar) | 350 Dinar | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨2,987 (180 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨674 (41 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨32,094 (1,930 Dinar) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨11,045 (664 Dinar) | 120 Dinar | + 453% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨375 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨658 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 137% | |||
Clothes in Bangalore (India) is 137% more expensive than in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,147 (129 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,191 (132 Dinar) | 40 Dinar | + 229% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨3,501 (210 Dinar) | 140 Dinar | + 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,839 (171 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 5% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨960,285 (57,737 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨85 (5.135 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,817 (109 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨219 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Bangalore (India) is about the same as in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨99 (5.927 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨267 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨619 (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨363 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨266 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨161 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨80 (4.788 Dinar) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨242 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Bangalore (India) is 37% more expensive than in Sabratah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,238 (74 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨503 (30 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 404% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,231 (74 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,098 (126 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨721 (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨275 (17 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 727% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨273 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨32,791 (1,972 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨12 (0.699 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,640 (159 Dinar) | 40 Dinar | + 297% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨244 (15 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 319% | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 2,253 Dinar (₨37,470) in Bangalore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 2,000 Dinar in Sabratah.
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