- 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 | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 3% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 59 (22 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 19 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (2.737 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 15 (5.549 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (2.820 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (3.895 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 6 (2.292 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 11 (3.975 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 76 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (2.739 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (1.686 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 432% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 432% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 8,296 (3,127 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 421% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 6,202 (2,338 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 485% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 661 (249 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 731% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,630 (2,877 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 859% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,063 (1,909 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 663% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 460 (173 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 593% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 306 (115 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,803 (680 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 579 (218 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (14 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (14 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 284% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 15% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 234 (88 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 214 (81 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 424 (160 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 584 (220 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 3% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 88,129 (33,224 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.35 (0.884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 111 (42 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 36 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 43% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 19 (7 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (24 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 300 (113 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (8 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 15 (5.512 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (8 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 10 (3.918 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (7 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 54 (20 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 39% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 224 (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (31 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 403 (152 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 388 (146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 63 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 208% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 40 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,731 (1,029 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.89 (0.334 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 525 (198 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 230% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 22 (8 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,166 prices entered by 186 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 17, 2018.
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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 2,758 Dinar
(Dirham 7,316)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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