Cost of living
Benghazi compared to As Sidrah
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Overview comparison
BenghaziAs Sidrah
Consumer prices in As Sidrah are roughly 3% higher than in Benghazi.
Cost of living
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| Total with rent one person | 439 | 402 |
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| Total with rent family | 954 | 1,012 |
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| Without rent one person | 264 | 243 |
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| Without rent one family | 754 | 824 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 131.29 | 117.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 229.58 | 214.27 |
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| Food person | 162 | 170 |
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| Food family | 373 | 411 |
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| Transport person | 31.21 | 31.7 |
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| Transport family | 85.17 | 77.24 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.65 years | 69.74 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.83 | 3.17 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.99 | 17.21 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 1.78 | 1.62 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.75 | 0.69 |
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| Cappuccino | 0.57 | 0.62 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.49 | 0.46 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 162.4 | 141.78 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.75 | 89.67 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 358.58 | 348.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 173.86 | 153.7 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 24.99 | 23.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 32.87 | 38.59 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 18.13 | 15.11 |
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Transportation
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.93 | 18.62 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,232 | 1,414 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 321 | 373 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.68% | 23.94% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 9.56 | 8.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.61 | 0.44 |
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Groceries
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.08 | 0.91 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.35 | 0.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.64 | 1.6 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.52 | 4.38 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.72 | 2.81 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.35 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 | 0.16 |
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Other
| Item | Benghazi | As Sidrah |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.66 | 13.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.35 | 5.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 29.91 | 32.98 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.54 | 1.25 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.32 | 30.02 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 42.49 | 55.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 64.64 | 85.93 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 632 | 562 |
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