Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs Łódź, Poland

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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar (15 zł) | 26 zł | - 42% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar (5.81 zł) | 19 zł | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar (2.70 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar (3.32 zł) | 10 zł | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar (1.66 zł) | 7 zł | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar (5.39 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar (1.66 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar (3.77 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 27 zł | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar (2.49 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 2.66 zł | - | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 81% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar (498 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar (332 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar (25 zł) | 471 zł | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar (249 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar (207 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar (21 zł) | 280 zł | - 93% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar (25 zł) | 47 zł | - 47% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar (539 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 65% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar (149 zł) | 403 zł | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (4.15 zł) | 21 zł | - 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar (3.11 zł) | 17 zł | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 43% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar (149 zł) | 246 zł | - 39% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar (66 zł) | 118 zł | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar (166 zł) | 310 zł | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar (183 zł) | 350 zł | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 16% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar (29,866 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 58% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 4.82 zł | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 94 zł | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 55% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar (4.98 zł) | 16 zł | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar (10 zł) | 28 zł | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar (37 zł) | 101 zł | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar (2.90 zł) | 17 zł | - 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar (4.15 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar (2.49 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar (3.32 zł) | 8 zł | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar (4.98 zł) | 36 zł | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 20% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 68 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 54 zł | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 138 zł | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 18 zł | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar (2.49 zł) | 8 zł | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 zł | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar (996 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.30 zł | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar (50 zł) | 119 zł | - 58% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar (4.56 zł) | 14 zł | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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