Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs Quevedo, Ecuador

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Food | - 35% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 35% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($4.02) | $9 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($1.57) | $4.54 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.24) | $1.41 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($0.73) | $1.00 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($0.89) | $1.63 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $1.00 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($3.13) | $3.32 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($1.45) | $0.96 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $1.06 | - 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($1.02) | $1.19 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $1.73 | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $1.00 | - | |
Housing | - 34% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 34% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar ($134) | $420 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar ($89) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($7) | $55 | - 88% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar ($67) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar ($56) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($5.59) | $46 | - 88% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($7) | $22 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar ($145) | $591 | - 75% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($40) | $127 | - 68% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.12) | $5.34 | - 79% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($0.84) | $5.00 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 31% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($40) | $43 | - 7% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($18) | $27 | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($45) | $127 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($49) | $41 | + 21% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is about the same as in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($8,050) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.09 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 53% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($1.34) | $9 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($2.68) | $20 | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($10) | $20 | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($0.78) | $1.77 | - 56% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.24) | $2.55 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.12) | $2.30 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $0.95 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($0.89) | $0.91 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($1.34) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 20% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $12 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $11 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $18 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $3.39 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($0.67) | $2.73 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $1.00 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar ($268) | $320 | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($13) | $51 | - 74% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($1.23) | $2.50 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 32% cheaper than in Quevedo (Ecuador)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $1,300 in Quevedo you would need to make just about $880 (3,935 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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