- Cost of Living
- India
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- Chandigarh
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chandigarh, India compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Chandigarh (India) is 46% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨552 (11 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨301 (5.986 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨188 (3.733 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨55 (1.097 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 66% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨71 (1.404 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (0.858 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨186 (3.705 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (2.597 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (0.354 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 82% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨130 (2.577 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,599 (32 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (1.591 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨27 (0.546 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 1% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨23,332 (464 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,289 (304 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,943 (59 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨12,582 (250 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨11,017 (219 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨2,045 (41 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 63% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,644 (33 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 9% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨33,419 (664 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨10,867 (216 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨392 (8 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨370 (7 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 96% | |
Clothes | - 50% | |||
Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 50% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,527 (50 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,550 (51 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,934 (98 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨4,301 (86 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 16% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,033,900 (20,556 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨70 (1.385 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,363 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨242 (4.808 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 50% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨123 (2.447 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨265 (5.278 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 56% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,100 (22 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 51% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨270 (5.358 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨183 (3.647 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 64% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨216 (4.287 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨90 (1.795 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨77 (1.527 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 62% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨313 (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 4% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,246 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨522 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,455 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,219 (44 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨840 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨173 (3.440 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨214 (4.257 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨43,256 (860 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨223 (4.440 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,848 (37 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨207 (4.108 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 25% | |
TOTAL | - 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 28% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,298 Dinar
(₨65,283)
in Chandigarh.
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