- Cost of Living
- China
- Libya
- Guilin
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guilin, China compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Guilin (China) is 49% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元40 (8 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元23 (4.736 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (2.526 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元10 (2.105 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 元10 (2.105 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (1.684 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 16% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (11 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元14 (2.947 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元7 (1.473 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 (0.842 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 81% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元50 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (1.368 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元10 (2.105 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Guilin (China) is 11% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元1,800 (379 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,200 (253 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 300 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 250 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元120 (25 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 16% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,000 (631 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元350 (74 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 59% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元12 (2.526 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Guilin (China) is 17% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元600 (126 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元400 (84 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元600 (126 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元300 (63 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 71% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Guilin (China) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 36,000 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元100 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Guilin (China) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 6.000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 3.500 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 5.000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6.000 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Guilin (China) is 8% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元150 (32 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 5.500 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guilin (China) is 25% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,421 Dinar
(元6,750)
in Guilin.
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