- Cost of Living
- United Arab Emirates
- Libya
- Abu Dhabi
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 27% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (4.212 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (2.826 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (3.947 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2.303 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (5.559 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (3.040 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (3.317 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (3.133 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 5.16 (1.902 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (1.680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 548% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 548% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (5,006 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 734% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (4,129 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 932% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (96 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (2,682 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 794% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (1,993 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 697% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (48 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (108 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 261% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,546 (570 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 476 (176 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 28 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 301% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 29% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (85 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (72 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (121 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (131 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 8% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (28,327 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (0.667 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 30 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 34% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 20 (7 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 66 (24 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 204 (75 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 31 (11 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 225% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (8 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (3.707 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (4.724 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 72 (27 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 12% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 198 (73 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 572 (211 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 57 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (5.642 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | Dirham 2,120 (781 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (0.140 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (137 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 128% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (3.685 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 185 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 62% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,920 Dinar
(Dirham 7,923)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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