Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 24% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil)
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| Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 10% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 18 Dinar (R$ 22) | R$ 20 | 8% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 7 Dinar (R$ 9) | R$ 22 | 61% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.250 Dinar (R$ 4.01) | R$ 4.12 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 4.000 Dinar (R$ 4.94) | R$ 7 | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 2.000 Dinar (R$ 2.47) | R$ 4.21 | 41% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 14 Dinar (R$ 17) | R$ 17 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 7 Dinar (R$ 8) | R$ 5.46 | 47% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.000 Dinar (R$ 2.47) | R$ 3.82 | 35% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 4.545 Dinar (R$ 5.61) | R$ 4.61 | 22% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| - | R$ 36 | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.70) | R$ 5.82 | 36% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| - | R$ 3.42 | - |
| Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 69% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 600 Dinar (R$ 740) | R$ 1,618 | 54% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 400 Dinar (R$ 494) | R$ 1,081 | 54% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 30 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 369 | 90% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 300 Dinar (R$ 370) | R$ 1,425 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 250 Dinar (R$ 308) | R$ 865 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 25 Dinar (R$ 31) | R$ 493 | 94% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 30 Dinar (R$ 37) | R$ 113 | 67% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 650 Dinar (R$ 802) | R$ 1,517 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 180 Dinar (R$ 222) | R$ 413 | 46% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 5.000 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 3.750 Dinar (R$ 4.63) | R$ 10 | 52% |
| Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 25% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 180 Dinar (R$ 222) | R$ 200 | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 80 Dinar (R$ 99) | R$ 173 | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 200 Dinar (R$ 247) | R$ 314 | 21% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 220 Dinar (R$ 271) | R$ 205 | 32% |
| Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is 6% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 36,000 Dinar (R$ 44,418) | R$ 63,667 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| - | R$ 4.09 | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | R$ 167 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | R$ 43 | - |
| Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 38% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6.000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 15 | 50% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 12 Dinar (R$ 15) | R$ 49 | 70% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 45 Dinar (R$ 56) | R$ 155 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 3.500 Dinar (R$ 4.32) | R$ 11 | 61% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10 Dinar (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | 50% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 5.000 Dinar (R$ 6) | R$ 13 | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.70) | R$ 4.25 | 13% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 4.000 Dinar (R$ 4.94) | R$ 4.70 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 6.000 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 26 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 13% cheaper than in Teresina (Brazil) | ||
| Zuwarah (Libya) | Teresina (Brazil) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| - | R$ 89 | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | R$ 36 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | R$ 130 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| - | R$ 167 | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| - | R$ 10 | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 3.000 Dinar (R$ 3.70) | R$ 8 | 51% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| - | R$ 7 | - |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,200 Dinar (R$ 1,481) | R$ 2,650 | 44% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | R$ 1.76 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 60 Dinar (R$ 74) | R$ 121 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 5.500 Dinar (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | 29% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 5,100 in Teresina you would need to make just about R$ 3,900 (3,161 Dinar) in Zuwarah.