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- Akron, Ohio
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Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
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Zuwarah has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 12% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($13) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.01) | $7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($7) | $4.77 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($2.33) | $0.76 | + 206% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($2.86) | $2.19 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.43) | $3.35 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($10) | $5.58 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($4.65) | $2.99 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.43) | $1.37 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($3.25) | $2.47 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar ($2.15) | $1.94 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.74 | - | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 66% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar ($429) | $1,352 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar ($286) | $811 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($21) | $155 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar ($215) | $857 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar ($179) | $553 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($18) | $99 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($21) | $35 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar ($465) | $360 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($129) | $88 | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.58) | $9 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($2.68) | $13 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 99% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($129) | $41 | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($57) | $32 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($143) | $69 | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($157) | $89 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 4% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($25,762) | $23,333 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.56 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 19% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($4.29) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $11 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($32) | $72 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($2.50) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $2.96 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.58) | $4.51 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($2.15) | $3.04 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($2.86) | $1.90 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($4.29) | $15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 5% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $21 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $143 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($2.15) | $4.10 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $4.92 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $146 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($43) | $44 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($3.94) | $6 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 299 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 17% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $3,404
(4,756 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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