Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 52% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (Taka 272) | Taka 532 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (Taka 181) | Taka 488 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Taka 181) | Taka 263 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.000 Dinar (Taka 91) | Taka 98 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Taka 155) | Taka 134 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.478 Dinar (Taka 27) | Taka 96 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Taka 143) | Taka 329 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.957 Dinar (Taka 108) | Taka 203 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.957 Dinar (Taka 35) | Taka 27 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Taka 60) | Taka 530 | - 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,346 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.522 Dinar (Taka 64) | Taka 112 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.522 Dinar (Taka 28) | Taka 58 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (Taka 33,858) | Taka 43,087 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 22,869) | Taka 21,416 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (Taka 7,168) | Taka 4,489 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 22,869) | Taka 37,342 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (Taka 16,483) | Taka 20,129 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (Taka 5,438) | Taka 3,105 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,269) | Taka 947 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 18,128) | Taka 36,542 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300 Dinar (Taka 5,438) | Taka 16,205 | - 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Taka 127) | Taka 369 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (Taka 363) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 100 Dinar (Taka 1,813) | Taka 2,612 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,269) | Taka 3,117 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250 Dinar (Taka 4,532) | Taka 9,947 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300 Dinar (Taka 5,438) | Taka 6,827 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (Taka 725,129) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 91 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (Taka 1,813) | Taka 1,696 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 27% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Taka 363) | Taka 296 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (Taka 181) | Taka 1,395 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,191 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Taka 127) | Taka 498 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Taka 340) | Taka 208 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Taka 209) | Taka 690 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Taka 181) | Taka 173 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Taka 117) | Taka 229 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (Taka 227) | Taka 304 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 53% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (Taka 363) | Taka 1,410 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Taka 363) | Taka 885 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (Taka 725) | Taka 3,617 | - 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Taka 110) | Taka 1,328 | - 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (Taka 63) | Taka 393 | - 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Taka 54) | Taka 594 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,200 Dinar (Taka 39,882) | Taka 35,756 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (Taka 1.81) | Taka 2.19 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Taka 906) | Taka 1,057 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (Taka 109) | Taka 270 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 604 prices entered by 222 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
18.128
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Cost of living in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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