- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 203% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 Dinar (Taka 1,743) | Taka 328 | + 432% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 34 Dinar (Taka 2,049) | Taka 415 | + 394% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 Dinar (Taka 698) | Taka 169 | + 314% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.665 Dinar (Taka 220) | Taka 74 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Taka 522) | Taka 97 | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.593 Dinar (Taka 216) | Taka 63 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 Dinar (Taka 991) | Taka 359 | + 176% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Taka 501) | Taka 146 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.904 Dinar (Taka 174) | Taka 24 | + 642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Taka 197) | Taka 304 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,421 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.000 Dinar (Taka 300) | Taka 101 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.705 Dinar (Taka 42) | Taka 44 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,125 Dinar (Taka 67,575) | Taka 42,189 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 831 Dinar (Taka 49,963) | Taka 32,498 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 53 Dinar (Taka 3,199) | Taka 3,873 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 682 Dinar (Taka 41,013) | Taka 42,062 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 533 Dinar (Taka 32,037) | Taka 24,788 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 30 Dinar (Taka 1,800) | Taka 3,366 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54 Dinar (Taka 3,235) | Taka 2,008 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,014 Dinar (Taka 60,948) | Taka 43,783 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 402 Dinar (Taka 24,129) | Taka 14,583 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 16 Dinar (Taka 967) | Taka 292 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 8 Dinar (Taka 497) | Taka 606 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 291% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 291% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181 Dinar (Taka 10,871) | Taka 2,177 | + 399% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 Dinar (Taka 8,836) | Taka 2,485 | + 256% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 385 Dinar (Taka 23,146) | Taka 4,501 | + 414% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 211 Dinar (Taka 12,655) | Taka 3,784 | + 234% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,510 Dinar (Taka 2,434,363) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.198 Dinar (Taka 12) | Taka 92 | - 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 55 Dinar (Taka 3,305) | Taka 2,504 | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12 Dinar (Taka 728) | Taka 297 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Dinar (Taka 1,166) | Taka 476 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 32 Dinar (Taka 1,922) | Taka 1,238 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 10 Dinar (Taka 597) | Taka 370 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Taka 581) | Taka 304 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8 Dinar (Taka 493) | Taka 344 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.638 Dinar (Taka 279) | Taka 90 | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Taka 376) | Taka 110 | + 243% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5.515 Dinar (Taka 331) | Taka 326 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 51 Dinar (Taka 3,046) | Taka 1,455 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26 Dinar (Taka 1,562) | Taka 756 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 40 Dinar (Taka 2,404) | Taka 2,663 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 Dinar (Taka 10,700) | Taka 4,971 | + 115% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Taka 363) | Taka 1,315 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.351 Dinar (Taka 201) | Taka 516 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2.000 Dinar (Taka 120) | Taka 564 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.134 Dinar (Taka 8) | Taka 21 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 65 Dinar (Taka 3,892) | Taka 2,557 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9 Dinar (Taka 547) | Taka 228 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,556 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
60.092
BDT
/
LYD
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Cost of living in Libya is 58% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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