- 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 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Dirham 25 (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 11 (4.297 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 7 (2.711 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dirham 11 (4.026 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 6 (2.349 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 15 (5.670 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (3.101 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 9 (3.383 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 9 (3.195 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 48 (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Dirham 4.71 (1.771 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.56 (1.714 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 553% | |||
| Housing in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 553% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Dirham 13,583 (5,106 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 751% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Dirham 11,205 (4,212 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 953% | |
| 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 (2,736 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 812% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Dirham 5,409 (2,033 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 713% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Dirham 130 (49 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Dirham 294 (111 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 269% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Dirham 1,587 (597 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 490 (184 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 33 (12 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 41 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 312% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 28% 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 (133 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 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 (28,894 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 1.81 (0.680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 80 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 24 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 30% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 22 (8 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 65 (24 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 103% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 166 (62 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Dirham 33 (12 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 251% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 18 (7 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 13 (4.811 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 14 (5.117 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 61 (23 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 21% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 206 (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 70 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 534 (201 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 58 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 15 (5.755 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 30 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Dirham 715 (269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 (3.759 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,393 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) is 66% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,990 Dinar
(Dirham 7,954)
in Abu Dhabi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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