- Cost of Living
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- Amman
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Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Amman, Jordan

Currency:
Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 35% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.000 | + 140% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (Dinar 3.728) | Dinar 4.935 | - 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Dinar 5.326) | Dinar 2.105 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar (Dinar 1.731) | Dinar 1.184 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.130) | Dinar 1.600 | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 0.500 | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.340 | + 219% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (Dinar 3.462) | Dinar 1.650 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.065) | Dinar 1.300 | - 18% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar (Dinar 2.421) | Dinar 3.910 | - 38% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 1.002 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.270 | - | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 46% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar (Dinar 320) | Dinar 558 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar (Dinar 213) | Dinar 407 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (Dinar 16) | Dinar 45 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar (Dinar 160) | Dinar 314 | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar (Dinar 133) | Dinar 223 | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (Dinar 16) | Dinar 31 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar (Dinar 346) | Dinar 315 | + 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar (Dinar 96) | Dinar 122 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.663) | Dinar 4.798 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar (Dinar 1.997) | Dinar 5.709 | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar (Dinar 96) | Dinar 63 | + 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar (Dinar 43) | Dinar 55 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Dinar 107) | Dinar 72 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar (Dinar 117) | Dinar 73 | + 61% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar (Dinar 19,174) | Dinar 25,000 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Dinar 0.830 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 30 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
Personal Care | + 17% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 17% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar (Dinar 3.196) | Dinar 2.527 | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Dinar 6) | Dinar 4.761 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar (Dinar 24) | Dinar 22 | + 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar (Dinar 1.864) | Dinar 2.887 | - 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Dinar 5.326) | Dinar 3.289 | + 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.663) | Dinar 3.234 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 1.231 | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.130) | Dinar 2.503 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar (Dinar 3.196) | Dinar 7 | - 53% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 2% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 32 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 21 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Dinar 33 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Dinar 7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.598) | Dinar 2.730 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,200 Dinar (Dinar 639) | Dinar 410 | + 56% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar (Dinar 32) | Dinar 46 | - 31% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar (Dinar 2.929) | Dinar 1.850 | + 58% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 5% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Dinar 1,600
in Amman
you would need to make just about Dinar 1,527
(2,867 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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