- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 207% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41 Dinar (Taka 2,511) | Taka 381 | + 559% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27 Dinar (Taka 1,647) | Taka 426 | + 286% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (Taka 647) | Taka 225 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.666 Dinar (Taka 283) | Taka 75 | + 278% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10 Dinar (Taka 609) | Taka 102 | + 500% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.633 Dinar (Taka 160) | Taka 56 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8 Dinar (Taka 496) | Taka 370 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9 Dinar (Taka 566) | Taka 148 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.899 Dinar (Taka 176) | Taka 25 | + 615% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Taka 199) | Taka 317 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,417 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.799 Dinar (Taka 291) | Taka 101 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.570 Dinar (Taka 95) | Taka 47 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150 Dinar (Taka 130,403) | Taka 42,771 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 60,653) | Taka 34,396 | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60 Dinar (Taka 3,639) | Taka 3,954 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 60,653) | Taka 44,270 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 60,653) | Taka 26,672 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 60 Dinar (Taka 3,639) | Taka 3,605 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 70 Dinar (Taka 4,246) | Taka 2,007 | + 112% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,000 Dinar (Taka 60,653) | Taka 46,846 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (Taka 27,294) | Taka 14,696 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Taka 485) | Taka 299 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6 Dinar (Taka 379) | Taka 545 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 496% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 496% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350 Dinar (Taka 21,228) | Taka 2,215 | + 858% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 250 Dinar (Taka 15,163) | Taka 2,647 | + 473% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 450 Dinar (Taka 27,294) | Taka 4,735 | + 476% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200 Dinar (Taka 12,131) | Taka 4,152 | + 192% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 30% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 Dinar (Taka 4,245,689) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.150 Dinar (Taka 9) | Taka 85 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (Taka 3,336) | Taka 2,190 | + 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 7 Dinar (Taka 425) | Taka 419 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (Taka 1,177) | Taka 522 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 20 Dinar (Taka 1,213) | Taka 1,181 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (Taka 602) | Taka 370 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Taka 586) | Taka 312 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Taka 303) | Taka 361 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 Dinar (Taka 425) | Taka 91 | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Taka 380) | Taka 107 | + 255% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15 Dinar (Taka 910) | Taka 308 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30 Dinar (Taka 1,820) | Taka 951 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (Taka 1,577) | Taka 760 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (Taka 2,426) | Taka 2,046 | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (Taka 10,799) | Taka 2,831 | + 282% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Taka 367) | Taka 1,364 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (Taka 203) | Taka 300 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (Taka 121) | Taka 501 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 Dinar (Taka 90,979) | Taka 35,756 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.150 Dinar (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100 Dinar (Taka 6,065) | Taka 2,792 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (Taka 910) | Taka 232 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,283 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
60.653
BDT
/
LYD
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Cost of living in Libya is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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