Benghazi travel budget

Benghazi: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Benghazi

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Benghazi for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 4.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 276* (1498 LYD)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • /
  • $ 9.4 per person
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 5.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 787* (4256 LYD)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • NC
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 30 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 1582* (8540 LYD)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Benghazi compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Benghazi in 2025 is 60% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Benghazi in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Benghazi by expense type

Restaurant budget in Benghazi

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Benghazi is 80% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Benghazi (compared to United States)2222424213133.53.512123.53.5United StatesBenghaziLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's meal0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.5/person
($ 1.6 to $ 8.1)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 6.9 to $ 15)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 3.5/person
($ 2.3 to $ 3.5)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.8/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.1/bottle
($ 0.1 to $ 0.6)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Supermarket food budget in Benghazi

On average, the price of supermarket food in Benghazi is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Benghazi (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.21.51.54.84.80.60.60.60.6United StatesBenghaziEggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 0.9)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.5/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.6)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 2.3 to $ 13)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.2
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Benghazi

On average, the price of transport in Benghazi is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0/litre

96% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.2
($ 0.7 to $ 1.2)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 38/24hrs
($ 22 to $ 55)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Benghazi

On average, budget for leisure activities in Benghazi is 52% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.8/ticket
($ 4.7 to $ 6.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 4.7 to $ 6.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Benghazi

On average, shopping budget in Benghazi is 40% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 2.2 to $ 4.7)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 33
($ 16 to $ 40)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 19 to $ 83)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47


About this information on the cost of living in Benghazi

The information about the cost of living in Benghazi shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Benghazi was updated on 02-03-2025.

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