- 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 | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 26% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 26 (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (4.120 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (2.815 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (3.860 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2.253 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (5.437 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (2.974 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (3.244 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (3.064 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 7 (2.401 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (1.644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 516% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 516% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (4,896 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 716% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (4,039 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 910% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 260 (94 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 7,278 (2,623 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (1,950 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 680% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (47 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (106 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,665 (600 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 521 (188 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 27 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 42 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 308% | |
| 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 (83 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Dirham 196 (71 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 329 (118 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 355 (128 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 9% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 76,866 (27,706 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (0.652 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 39 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 38% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 18 (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 67 (24 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (102 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 127% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 26 (9 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (5.871 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 17 (6 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 9 (3.364 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 17 (6 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 53 (19 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 218% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 11% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 202 (73 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 409 (147 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 150 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 71 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (5.519 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Dirham 2,094 (755 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.38 (0.137 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 371 (134 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 10 (3.605 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,283 prices entered by 210 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least 2,834 Dinar
(Dirham 7,862)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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