Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 Dinar (Taka 683) | Taka 353 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (Taka 396) | Taka 391 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (Taka 243) | Taka 192 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (Taka 114) | Taka 87 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Taka 208) | Taka 141 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (Taka 76) | Taka 84 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (Taka 230) | Taka 706 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (Taka 242) | Taka 255 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (Taka 91) | Taka 54 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (Taka 84) | Taka 488 | - 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,141) | Taka 1,565 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (Taka 91) | Taka 124 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (Taka 75) | Taka 55 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,122 Dinar (Taka 48,414) | Taka 33,953 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (Taka 48,103) | Taka 26,922 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (Taka 6,789) | Taka 4,016 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (Taka 41,962) | Taka 61,660 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (Taka 53,787) | Taka 24,728 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (Taka 5,747) | Taka 3,381 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (Taka 1,788) | Taka 867 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (Taka 36,477) | Taka 44,419 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (Taka 18,250) | Taka 19,150 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Taka 411) | Taka 561 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (Taka 255) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (Taka 4,449) | Taka 1,826 | + 144% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (Taka 4,929) | Taka 3,700 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (Taka 7,252) | Taka 4,382 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (Taka 7,618) | Taka 4,090 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (Taka 1,536,905) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 135 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,149) | Taka 2,087 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (Taka 425) | Taka 228 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (Taka 1,053) | Taka 647 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,141) | Taka 1,685 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (Taka 346) | Taka 409 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Taka 422) | Taka 325 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (Taka 304) | Taka 468 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (Taka 346) | Taka 94 | + 270% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (Taka 154) | Taka 172 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 Dinar (Taka 431) | Taka 640 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,605) | Taka 1,089 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Taka 456) | Taka 941 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,610 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (Taka 4,181) | Taka 3,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (Taka 456) | Taka 790 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (Taka 127) | Taka 266 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (Taka 137) | Taka 481 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (Taka 90,830) | Taka 35,756 | + 154% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Taka 1.37) | Taka 2.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (Taka 5,341) | Taka 3,261 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15 Dinar (Taka 352) | Taka 300 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 891 prices entered by 300 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
22.812
BDT
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LYD
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Cost of living in Libya is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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