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Cost of Living in Al Bayḑā’

Al Bayḑā’, Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya · Population 250,000

▼ -6% vs Libya average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)ل.د1,765 ($364)
Couple, monthlyل.د3,134 ($646)
Family of four, monthlyل.د4,053 ($836)

Estimated Prices in Al Bayḑā’

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantل.د18.92 ($3.90)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeل.د75.66 ($15.60)per meal
Cappuccinoل.د5.67 ($1.17)each
Monthly groceries (single person)ل.د429 ($88.40)per month
Monthly public transport passل.د69.36 ($14.30)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentل.د183 ($37.70)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)ل.د52.96 ($10.92)per month
Fitness club membershipل.د52.96 ($10.92)per month
Cinema ticketل.د13.87 ($2.86)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د725 ($150)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreل.د504 ($104)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreل.د1,513 ($312)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Al Bayḑā’ is ل.د1,940 ($400) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.د1,765 ($364) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.د2,295 ($473) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.د504 ($104)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

Compare Al Bayḑā’

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Nearby Cities

Shaḩḩāt

11 km away · Al Jabal al Akhḑar

Al Abraq

23 km away · Al Jabal al Akhḑar

Al Qubbah

46 km away · Darnah

Darnah

82 km away · Darnah

Al Marj

92 km away · Al Marj

Tūkrah

115 km away · Banghāzī

Umm ar Rizam

120 km away · Darnah

Benghazi

174 km away · Banghāzī

Other Major Cities in Libya

Tripoli

Ţarābulus · pop. 1,183,000

ل.د2,339 ($482) / mo

Benghazi

Banghāzī · pop. 631,555

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Ajdābiyā

Al Wāḩāt · pop. 416,000

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Mişrātah

Mişrātah · pop. 259,056

ل.د1,879 ($387) / mo

Az Zāwīyah

Az Zāwiyah · pop. 198,567

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Al Marj

Al Marj · pop. 169,540

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Darnah

Darnah · pop. 150,000

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Tobruk

Al Buţnān · pop. 135,832

ل.د1,765 ($364) / mo

Living in Al Bayḑā’

Al Bayḑā’ is one of the key cities in Libya. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.د1,765 ($364), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.د504 ($104) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.د4,053 ($836) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.د3,134 ($646) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Al Bayḑā’ is ل.د1,940 ($400). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.د2,295 ($473) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Al Bayḑā’ expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated ل.د1,765 ($364) per month in Al Bayḑā’ including rent outside the city centre. That is 6% less than the national average for Libya.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Al Bayḑā’?
A net salary of around ل.د2,295 ($473) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Al Bayḑā’ with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Al Bayḑā’ is ل.د1,940 ($400).
How much is rent in Al Bayḑā’?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated ل.د725 ($150) per month in the city centre and ل.د504 ($104) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about ل.د1,513 ($312).
Is Al Bayḑā’ cheaper than Libya on average?
Yes — Al Bayḑā’ is estimated to be about 6% cheaper than the Libya average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Al Bayḑā’?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at ل.د429 ($88) in Al Bayḑā’. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about ل.د19 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around ل.د6 ($1).
How do transport costs in Al Bayḑā’ compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Al Bayḑā’ is estimated at ل.د69 ($14). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Al Bayḑā’ are estimates based on Libya national averages adjusted for city size (population 250,000). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.