Cost of living in Libya compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Libya is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 Dinar (Taka 284) | Taka 230 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10 Dinar (Taka 189) | Taka 376 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Taka 189) | Taka 184 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.294 Dinar (Taka 81) | Taka 76 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 Dinar (Taka 284) | Taka 105 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.990 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 54 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7 Dinar (Taka 131) | Taka 526 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8 Dinar (Taka 157) | Taka 159 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.584 Dinar (Taka 87) | Taka 28 | + 208% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.282 Dinar (Taka 62) | Taka 442 | - 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,498 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.246 Dinar (Taka 61) | Taka 102 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.000 Dinar (Taka 19) | Taka 45 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Libya is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,868 Dinar (Taka 35,312) | Taka 64,159 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 23,852) | Taka 34,477 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 395 Dinar (Taka 7,475) | Taka 4,050 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,262 Dinar (Taka 23,852) | Taka 39,073 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 Dinar (Taka 17,191) | Taka 22,885 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 300 Dinar (Taka 5,672) | Taka 4,140 | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Dinar (Taka 2,363) | Taka 1,099 | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 400 Dinar (Taka 7,563) | Taka 37,254 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Taka 3,781) | Taka 15,000 | - 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7 Dinar (Taka 132) | Taka 411 | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Dinar (Taka 378) | Taka 621 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Libya is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 120 Dinar (Taka 2,269) | Taka 1,987 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 70 Dinar (Taka 1,323) | Taka 2,314 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120 Dinar (Taka 2,269) | Taka 4,295 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250 Dinar (Taka 4,727) | Taka 4,454 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Libya is 30% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 40,000 Dinar (Taka 756,275) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Dinar (Taka 1,891) | Taka 1,477 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Libya is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20 Dinar (Taka 378) | Taka 129 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 10 Dinar (Taka 189) | Taka 491 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,039 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 7 Dinar (Taka 132) | Taka 405 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19 Dinar (Taka 355) | Taka 230 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Dinar (Taka 218) | Taka 411 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10 Dinar (Taka 189) | Taka 82 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6 Dinar (Taka 122) | Taka 100 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13 Dinar (Taka 237) | Taka 240 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Libya is 50% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20 Dinar (Taka 378) | Taka 1,281 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 20 Dinar (Taka 378) | Taka 958 | - 61% | |
| 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 756) | Taka 2,103 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6 Dinar (Taka 114) | Taka 1,179 | - 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.500 Dinar (Taka 66) | Taka 284 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3.000 Dinar (Taka 57) | Taka 638 | - 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (Taka 22,688) | Taka 35,756 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.100 Dinar (Taka 1.89) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 50 Dinar (Taka 945) | Taka 1,420 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 6.000 Dinar (Taka 113) | Taka 259 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 986 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
Exchange rate:
18.907
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Cost of living in Libya is 28% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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