Cost of living in El-Gadarif is 47% higher than in Benghazi (without rent).
Rent in El-Gadarif is 202% more expensive than in Benghazi.
Cost of living including rent in El-Gadarif is 106% higher than in Benghazi.
Food in El-Gadarif is 91% more expensive than in Benghazi.
Transport in El-Gadarif is 20% cheaper than in Benghazi.
| El-Gadarif | Benghazi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| El-Gadarif | Benghazi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
6.46 $ | 3.67 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30.4 $ | 20.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.32 $ | 2.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 0.73 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.09 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.62 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.76 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.69 $ | 0.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.14 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.7 $ | 6.13 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.45 $ | 4.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.83 $ | 9.31 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.63 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.32 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.94 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 $ | 0.15 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.59 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.39 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.98 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.23 $ | 3.08 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.69 $ | 1.05 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.37 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.9 $ | 15 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 15.6 $ | 30.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.9 $ | 4.93 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.87 $ | 1.35 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.57 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.27 $ | 0.86 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
28.9 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.7 $ | 13.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
52.7 $ | 44.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 368 $ | 104 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 637 $ | 226 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 718 $ | 178 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,266 $ | 391 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,097 $ | 469 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 776 $ | 218 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 192 $ | 326 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.41 % | 25.16 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 22.8 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.68 $ | 5.29 $ |
| Haircut | 3.83 $ | 1.49 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 67 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 27.8 $ | 29.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 61.9 $ | 61.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,037 $ | 1,472 $ |