- Cost of Living
- Libya
- United States
- Zuwarah
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Albany, New York, United States
WARNING!
Zuwarah has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 5% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($13) | $14 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.11) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.62 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($2.37) | $0.86 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($2.92) | $2.34 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.46) | $4.92 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($10) | $5.56 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($4.75) | $2.71 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.46) | $1.76 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($3.32) | $2.02 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar ($2.19) | $1.80 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.28 | - | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 71% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar ($438) | $1,514 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar ($292) | $1,018 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($22) | $122 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar ($219) | $877 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar ($183) | $649 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($18) | $123 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($22) | $42 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar ($475) | $358 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($131) | $126 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.65) | $9 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($2.74) | $30 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 86% more expensive than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($131) | $46 | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($58) | $38 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($146) | $83 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($161) | $76 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 5% 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 ($26,283) | $23,085 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.62 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $62 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $21 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 38% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($4.38) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($9) | $6.00 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($33) | $140 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($2.56) | $4.79 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($7) | $3.09 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.65) | $4.63 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($2.19) | $2.85 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($2.92) | $1.83 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($4.38) | $18 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $44 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $23 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $151 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $75 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($2.19) | $4.14 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.84 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($44) | $49 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($4.02) | $10 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 326 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
LYD
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 24% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,300
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $3,272
(4,482 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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