- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Jordan
- Zuwarah
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Amman, Jordan
WARNING!
Zuwarah has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
You can also get this comparison using the parallel street rate in Zuwarah.
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 33% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (Dinar 3.551) | Dinar 4.623 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (Dinar 5.073) | Dinar 2.105 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar (Dinar 1.649) | Dinar 1.181 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.029) | Dinar 1.600 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 0.500 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.340 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (Dinar 3.298) | Dinar 1.650 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.015) | Dinar 1.300 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar (Dinar 2.306) | Dinar 3.910 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Dinar 15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.522) | Dinar 1.110 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Dinar 0.270 | - | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 49% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar (Dinar 304) | Dinar 558 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar (Dinar 203) | Dinar 407 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (Dinar 15) | Dinar 45 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar (Dinar 152) | Dinar 314 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar (Dinar 127) | Dinar 223 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar (Dinar 13) | Dinar 23 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (Dinar 15) | Dinar 31 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar (Dinar 330) | Dinar 378 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar (Dinar 91) | Dinar 94 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.537) | Dinar 5.534 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar (Dinar 1.902) | Dinar 7 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 1% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar (Dinar 91) | Dinar 63 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar (Dinar 41) | Dinar 55 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (Dinar 101) | Dinar 64 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar (Dinar 112) | Dinar 73 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 12% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar (Dinar 18,263) | Dinar 25,000 | - 27% | |
| 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 4.724 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 16% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar (Dinar 3.044) | Dinar 2.789 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (Dinar 6) | Dinar 5.180 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar (Dinar 23) | Dinar 20 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar (Dinar 1.776) | Dinar 4.458 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (Dinar 5.073) | Dinar 3.154 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.537) | Dinar 3.117 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.522) | Dinar 1.130 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar (Dinar 2.029) | Dinar 2.064 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar (Dinar 3.044) | Dinar 7 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 8% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Dinar 28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Dinar 16 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dinar 23 | - | |
| 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 8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar (Dinar 1.522) | Dinar 2.730 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Dinar 4.000 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | Dinar 193 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Dinar 0.040 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar (Dinar 30) | Dinar 46 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar (Dinar 2.790) | Dinar 1.850 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,347 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 8% 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 1,468
(2,894 Dinar)
in Zuwarah.
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