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Benghazi, Libya
Libya

Benghazi

second largest city in Libya

20°C · this month$1,500/mo631,5552 m7 missions from 7 countries
Photo: Dennixo. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Benghazi

Monthly budget
$1,500/mo
Prices vs USA: 34%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 6.402 LYD
US travel advisory
Level 4
travel.state.gov
Internet access
82%
of people online
Air quality
20
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Arabic
Emergency
190 · 191 · 193
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug, Type L
Calling code
+218

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Aug 30, 2026

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
5°15°25°35°21°Jan24°Feb27°Mar32°Apr36°May37°Jun36°Jul37°Aug35°Sep33°Oct30°Nov25°Dec
Best months:AprilMayJuneOctoberNovember

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 68%

Embassies & consulates in Benghazi

7 missions from 7 countries

Frequently asked questions

Is Benghazi safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Libya at Level 4. The national intentional-homicide rate is — per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Benghazi?

Roughly $1,500 per month for a remote worker, based on Libya price levels (34% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Benghazi in November?

In November Benghazi averages a high of 30°C, a low of 13°C and about 24 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Benghazi?

7 diplomatic missions, including Morocco (Consulate General), Palestine (Consulate General), and Türkiye (Consulate General).

Cities in Libya

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.