- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Zuwarah
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Albany, New York, United States

Currency:
Food | + 8% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 8% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($14) | $14 | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.29) | $8 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($8) | $3.51 | + 115% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($2.45) | $0.87 | + 183% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($3.02) | $2.54 | + 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.51) | $4.74 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($11) | $7 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($4.91) | $3.04 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.51) | $1.59 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($3.43) | $2.08 | + 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar ($2.27) | $1.74 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.98 | - | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 70% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar ($453) | $1,463 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar ($302) | $1,143 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($23) | $141 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar ($227) | $889 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar ($189) | $731 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($19) | $126 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($23) | $44 | - 48% | |
40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar ($491) | $303 | + 62% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($136) | $130 | + 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.78) | $9 | - 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($2.83) | $26 | - 89% | |
Clothes | + 78% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 78% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($136) | $47 | + 188% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($60) | $41 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($151) | $82 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($166) | $82 | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 4% | |||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 4% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($27,192) | $24,752 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.67 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $61 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $15 | - | |
Personal Care | - 39% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($4.53) | $9 | - 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $26 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($34) | $99 | - 66% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($2.64) | $4.79 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($8) | $3.26 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.78) | $5.18 | - 27% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($2.27) | $3.32 | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($3.02) | $1.97 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($4.53) | $23 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 7% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $47 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $136 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $96 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $11 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($2.27) | $4.38 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,200 Dinar ($906) | $429 | + 111% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($45) | $40 | + 14% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($4.15) | $11 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 20% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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LYD
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 20% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,271
(4,331 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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