Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs Austin, Texas, United States
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 64% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($4.03) | $15 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($1.57) | $7 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.24) | $4.53 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($0.73) | $0.91 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($0.90) | $3.08 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $4.78 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($3.14) | $7 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($1.46) | $3.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $1.34 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($1.02) | $3.28 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $1.82 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.65 | - | |
| Housing | - 93% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 93% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar ($134) | $2,021 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar ($90) | $1,391 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($7) | $189 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar ($67) | $1,885 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar ($56) | $1,089 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($5.60) | $122 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($7) | $50 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar ($146) | $249 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($40) | $155 | - 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.12) | $13 | - 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($0.84) | $19 | - 96% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 54% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($40) | $58 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($18) | $49 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($45) | $94 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($49) | $111 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 24% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($8,067) | $25,646 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.58 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $49 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 80% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($1.34) | $5.69 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($2.69) | $15 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($10) | $117 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($0.78) | $5.99 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.24) | $4.05 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.12) | $4.68 | - 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $4.16 | - 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($0.90) | $1.70 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($1.34) | $31 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 30% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $224 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $5.13 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.69 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar ($269) | $417 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($13) | $61 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($1.23) | $8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 540 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 65% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $2,044 (9,119 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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