Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 72% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($4.05) | $18 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($1.58) | $9 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.25) | $5.20 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($0.73) | $1.16 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($0.90) | $5.18 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $4.92 | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($3.15) | $12 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($1.46) | $4.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $2.18 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($1.02) | $5.54 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $2.51 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $3.82 | - | |
| Housing | - 96% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 96% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar ($135) | $3,960 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar ($90) | $3,733 | - 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($7) | $128 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar ($68) | $2,873 | - 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar ($56) | $2,430 | - 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($5.63) | $101 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($7) | $48 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar ($146) | $518 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($41) | $139 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.13) | $11 | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($0.84) | $42 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($41) | $62 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($18) | $46 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($45) | $105 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($50) | $171 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 21% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($8,107) | $23,115 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.95 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $92 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 83% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($1.35) | $9 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($2.70) | $12 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($10) | $132 | - 92% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($0.79) | $7 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.25) | $4.80 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.13) | $8 | - 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $4.63 | - 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($0.90) | $2.49 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($1.35) | $32 | - 96% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 42% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $31 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $263 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $5.19 | - 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar ($270) | $405 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($14) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($1.24) | $11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 478 prices entered by 98 different people.
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 $13,000 in San Francisco, California you would need to make just about $3,264 (14,495 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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