Benghazi, Banghāzī, Libya · Population 631,555
▲ +0% vs Libya average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | ل.د20.05 ($4.13) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | ل.د80.20 ($16.54) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | ل.د6.01 ($1.24) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | ل.د454 ($93.70) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | ل.د73.52 ($15.16) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | ل.د194 ($39.96) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | ل.د56.14 ($11.58) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | ل.د56.14 ($11.58) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | ل.د14.70 ($3.03) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | ل.د780 ($161) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | ل.د543 ($112) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | ل.د1,628 ($336) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Benghazi is ل.د2,056 ($424) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of ل.د1,879 ($387) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly ل.د2,443 ($504) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (ل.د543 ($112)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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ل.د1,765 ($364) / moBenghazi is one of the key cities in Libya. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is ل.د1,879 ($387), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around ل.د543 ($112) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to ل.د4,320 ($891) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately ل.د3,338 ($688) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Benghazi is ل.د2,056 ($424). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least ل.د2,443 ($504) per month.