Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya vs Teresina, Brazil (using Black Market exchange rate)

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Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 26% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar [BM] | 22 Dinar [BM] | - 18% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7 Dinar [BM] | 24 Dinar [BM] | - 71% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar [BM] | 10 Dinar [BM] | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar [BM] | 4.422 Dinar [BM] | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar [BM] | 8 Dinar [BM] | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar [BM] | 4.516 Dinar [BM] | - 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar [BM] | 18 Dinar [BM] | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar [BM] | 5.852 Dinar [BM] | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar [BM] | 4.101 Dinar [BM] | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar [BM] | 4.942 Dinar [BM] | - 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 39 Dinar [BM] | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.000 Dinar [BM] | 6 Dinar [BM] | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 3.666 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 77% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600 Dinar [BM] | 1,735 Dinar [BM] | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400 Dinar [BM] | 1,160 Dinar [BM] | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar [BM] | 396 Dinar [BM] | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300 Dinar [BM] | 1,528 Dinar [BM] | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250 Dinar [BM] | 928 Dinar [BM] | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25 Dinar [BM] | 528 Dinar [BM] | - 95% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar [BM] | 121 Dinar [BM] | - 75% | |
40” flat screen tv | 650 Dinar [BM] | 1,626 Dinar [BM] | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar [BM] | 442 Dinar [BM] | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar [BM] | 13 Dinar [BM] | - 63% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar [BM] | 10 Dinar [BM] | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 43% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 43% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar [BM] | 214 Dinar [BM] | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar [BM] | 185 Dinar [BM] | - 57% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar [BM] | 336 Dinar [BM] | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar [BM] | 220 Dinar [BM] | + 0% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 9% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar [BM] | 68,269 Dinar [BM] | - 47% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 4.386 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 179 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 46 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 53% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar [BM] | 16 Dinar [BM] | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar [BM] | 53 Dinar [BM] | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar [BM] | 166 Dinar [BM] | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3.500 Dinar [BM] | 12 Dinar [BM] | - 70% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar [BM] | 9 Dinar [BM] | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar [BM] | 14 Dinar [BM] | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar [BM] | 4.559 Dinar [BM] | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar [BM] | 5.040 Dinar [BM] | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar [BM] | 28 Dinar [BM] | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 17% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 95 Dinar [BM] | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 38 Dinar [BM] | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 139 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 180 Dinar [BM] | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 11 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3.000 Dinar [BM] | 8 Dinar [BM] | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 8 Dinar [BM] | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,200 Dinar [BM] | 2,842 Dinar [BM] | - 58% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.885 Dinar [BM] | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar [BM] | 130 Dinar [BM] | - 54% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar [BM] | 10 Dinar [BM] | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 4,700 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 3,208 (2,584 Dinar) in Zuwarah.
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