Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (Taka 286) | Taka 228 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (Taka 191) | Taka 356 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Taka 191) | Taka 197 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (Taka 82) | Taka 76 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (Taka 286) | Taka 107 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 57 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (Taka 132) | Taka 490 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Taka 159) | Taka 162 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (Taka 88) | Taka 30 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Taka 63) | Taka 442 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,508 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (Taka 62) | Taka 103 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (Taka 19) | Taka 41 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (Taka 35,652) | Taka 64,159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 24,082) | Taka 34,169 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (Taka 7,548) | Taka 4,050 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 24,082) | Taka 39,073 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (Taka 17,356) | Taka 22,885 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (Taka 5,727) | Taka 4,140 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (Taka 2,386) | Taka 1,099 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (Taka 7,636) | Taka 37,254 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Taka 3,818) | Taka 15,000 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Taka 134) | Taka 411 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (Taka 382) | Taka 621 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (Taka 2,291) | Taka 1,987 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,336) | Taka 2,314 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (Taka 2,291) | Taka 6,592 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (Taka 4,772) | Taka 4,454 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (Taka 763,563) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (Taka 1,909) | Taka 2,108 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 15% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Taka 382) | Taka 129 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (Taka 191) | Taka 491 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Taka 134) | Taka 405 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Taka 358) | Taka 230 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Taka 221) | Taka 411 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Taka 191) | Taka 82 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Taka 124) | Taka 100 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (Taka 239) | Taka 240 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 60% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (Taka 382) | Taka 1,281 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Taka 382) | Taka 958 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40 Dinar (Taka 764) | Taka 2,103 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Taka 115) | Taka 1,179 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (Taka 67) | Taka 284 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 633 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (Taka 22,907) | Taka 35,756 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (Taka 1.91) | Taka 6.00 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Taka 954) | Taka 1,420 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (Taka 115) | Taka 266 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,303 prices entered by 282 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Libya is 31% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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