Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 Dinar (Taka 844) | Taka 273 | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17 Dinar (Taka 428) | Taka 550 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 Dinar (Taka 263) | Taka 205 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.993 Dinar (Taka 123) | Taka 92 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 Dinar (Taka 225) | Taka 154 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.322 Dinar (Taka 82) | Taka 88 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 Dinar (Taka 249) | Taka 475 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Dinar (Taka 262) | Taka 309 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.988 Dinar (Taka 98) | Taka 57 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.679 Dinar (Taka 91) | Taka 403 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,234) | Taka 1,469 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 4.000 Dinar (Taka 99) | Taka 137 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.308 Dinar (Taka 82) | Taka 77 | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,956 Dinar (Taka 48,266) | Taka 38,619 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,109 Dinar (Taka 52,042) | Taka 21,828 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 298 Dinar (Taka 7,345) | Taka 5,017 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,839 Dinar (Taka 45,397) | Taka 25,126 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,358 Dinar (Taka 58,191) | Taka 15,134 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 252 Dinar (Taka 6,217) | Taka 10,000 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 78 Dinar (Taka 1,935) | Taka 1,412 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,599 Dinar (Taka 39,464) | Taka 44,973 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800 Dinar (Taka 19,744) | Taka 9,570 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Taka 444) | Taka 533 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 Dinar (Taka 276) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 195 Dinar (Taka 4,814) | Taka 2,114 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 216 Dinar (Taka 5,332) | Taka 2,450 | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 Dinar (Taka 7,845) | Taka 4,870 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 Dinar (Taka 8,242) | Taka 4,397 | + 87% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,372 Dinar (Taka 1,662,737) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 116 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,243) | Taka 2,408 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 11% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 Dinar (Taka 460) | Taka 836 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 Dinar (Taka 1,139) | Taka 682 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50 Dinar (Taka 1,234) | Taka 1,500 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 Dinar (Taka 375) | Taka 360 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 Dinar (Taka 456) | Taka 411 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 Dinar (Taka 329) | Taka 625 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15 Dinar (Taka 374) | Taka 102 | + 268% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7 Dinar (Taka 167) | Taka 129 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20 Dinar (Taka 494) | Taka 380 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Libya | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,737) | Taka 1,745 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Taka 494) | Taka 1,011 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183 Dinar (Taka 4,523) | Taka 3,597 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Dinar (Taka 494) | Taka 1,519 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.556 Dinar (Taka 137) | Taka 253 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6.000 Dinar (Taka 148) | Taka 571 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,982 Dinar (Taka 98,266) | Taka 35,756 | + 175% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.060 Dinar (Taka 1.48) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 234 Dinar (Taka 5,778) | Taka 2,365 | + 144% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10 Dinar (Taka 256) | Taka 329 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 397 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
24.680
BDT
/
LYD
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Cost of living in Libya is about the same as in Bangladesh
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