- 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 | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 24% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (4.299 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (2.726 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (4.028 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2.351 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (5.674 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (3.103 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (3.385 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (3.197 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (2.677 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (1.715 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 542% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 542% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (5,109 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 752% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (4,214 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 954% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (98 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (2,737 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 812% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (2,035 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 714% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (49 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (111 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,593 (599 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 548 (206 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 34 (13 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 39 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 292% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 231 (87 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (74 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (124 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (134 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 7% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (28,911 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (0.681 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 37 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 32% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (8 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 64 (24 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 245 (92 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 21 (8 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 14 (5.227 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (8 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 11 (3.979 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 18 (7 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 44 (17 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 216 (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 327 (123 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (56 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 63 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (5.758 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,562 (963 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (0.143 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (140 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (3.761 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,092 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least 2,703 Dinar
(Dirham 7,185)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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