Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs San Jose, California, United States
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 69% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($4.07) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($1.58) | $11 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($2.26) | $5.19 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($0.74) | $1.21 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($0.91) | $3.92 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $4.21 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($3.17) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($1.47) | $4.37 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($0.45) | $2.38 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($1.03) | $2.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $2.37 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.24 | - | |
| Housing | - 95% | |||
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 95% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar ($136) | $3,253 | - 96% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar ($91) | $2,659 | - 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($7) | $149 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar ($68) | $2,358 | - 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar ($57) | $1,555 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($5.66) | $114 | - 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($7) | $38 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar ($147) | $329 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($41) | $128 | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.13) | $10 | - 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($0.85) | $37 | - 98% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 54% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($41) | $49 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($18) | $50 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($45) | $89 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($50) | $112 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 22% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($8,146) | $23,712 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.92 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 80% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($1.36) | $7 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($2.72) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($10) | $110 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($0.79) | $7 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($2.26) | $3.71 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($1.13) | $5.68 | - 80% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $3.57 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($0.91) | $1.93 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($1.36) | $21 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 32% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $27 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $202 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar ($0.68) | $5.70 | - 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar ($272) | $436 | - 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($14) | $62 | - 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($1.24) | $9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 71% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 71% cheaper than in San Jose, California (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $10,000 in San Jose, California you would need to make just about $2,918 (12,896 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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