- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Zuwarah
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Akron, Ohio, United States

Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 11% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($13) | $13 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.25) | $7 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($7) | $4.41 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($2.44) | $0.85 | + 187% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($3.00) | $2.58 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.50) | $3.45 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($10) | $5.74 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($4.87) | $3.12 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.50) | $1.64 | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($3.41) | $2.75 | + 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar ($2.25) | $1.83 | + 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.55 | - | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar ($450) | $1,022 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar ($300) | $769 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($22) | $158 | - 86% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar ($225) | $885 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar ($187) | $563 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($19) | $99 | - 81% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($22) | $32 | - 29% | |
40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar ($487) | $356 | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($135) | $85 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.75) | $8 | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($2.81) | $15 | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 100% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($135) | $38 | + 256% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($60) | $36 | + 67% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($150) | $70 | + 115% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($165) | $95 | + 73% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 7% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($26,999) | $22,205 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.61 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 13% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($4.50) | $6 | - 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $11 | - 19% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($34) | $61 | - 45% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($2.62) | $7 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.06 | + 145% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.75) | $4.18 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($2.25) | $3.23 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($3.00) | $1.43 | + 110% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($4.50) | $16 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 8% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($2.25) | $4.41 | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,200 Dinar ($900) | $433 | + 108% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($45) | $46 | - 3% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($4.12) | $6 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 9% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,814
(3,752 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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