Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 33% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (S/. 15) | S/. 24 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (S/. 5.75) | S/. 17 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (S/. 8) | S/. 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar (S/. 2.67) | S/. 4.20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar (S/. 3.29) | S/. 6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar (S/. 1.64) | S/. 3.81 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (S/. 5.34) | S/. 4.41 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar (S/. 1.64) | S/. 2.44 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar (S/. 3.73) | S/. 5.23 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | S/. 42 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.46) | S/. 7 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | S/. 1.62 | - | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 81% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar (S/. 493) | S/. 2,914 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (S/. 329) | S/. 1,676 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 205 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar (S/. 246) | S/. 2,252 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar (S/. 205) | S/. 1,169 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar (S/. 21) | S/. 160 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (S/. 25) | S/. 69 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar (S/. 534) | S/. 1,261 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar (S/. 148) | S/. 339 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (S/. 4.11) | S/. 34 | - 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar (S/. 3.08) | S/. 17 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 22% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar (S/. 148) | S/. 155 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar (S/. 66) | S/. 89 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (S/. 164) | S/. 249 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar (S/. 181) | S/. 248 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar (S/. 29,568) | S/. 66,001 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | S/. 3.71 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | S/. 122 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | S/. 38 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 57% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar (S/. 4.93) | S/. 21 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (S/. 10) | S/. 22 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar (S/. 37) | S/. 73 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar (S/. 2.87) | S/. 19 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (S/. 4.11) | S/. 17 | - 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.46) | S/. 4.59 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar (S/. 3.29) | S/. 4.43 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar (S/. 4.93) | S/. 43 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 25% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | S/. 35 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | S/. 34 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | S/. 90 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | S/. 107 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | S/. 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar (S/. 2.46) | S/. 13 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | S/. 8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (S/. 986) | S/. 1,819 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | S/. 0.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar (S/. 49) | S/. 163 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar (S/. 4.52) | S/. 16 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 9,500 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 5,728 (6,975 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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