- Cost of Living
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- Zuwarah
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Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Heraklion (Greece) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (17 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (6 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.46 (2.357 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.50 (5.644 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (2.032 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.81 (8 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (2.419 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (2.000 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (1.854 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.05 (3.309 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (1.419 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 56% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (705 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 (710 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (149 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 397% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €264 (426 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €236 (381 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €46 (75 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (37 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €345 (557 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €173 (280 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €14 (22 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 335% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.20 (8 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 25% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (137 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (65 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (137 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (135 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,500 (26,607 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (2.919 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 44% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.61 (7 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €35 (56 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (57 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.81 (9 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 167% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.69 (5.946 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.65 (5.883 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (2.763 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.03 (4.887 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (17 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 3% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €21 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (76 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €30 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (5.644 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 88% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.80 (4.515 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €187 (302 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (0.484 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (60 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (7 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Heraklion (Greece) is about the same as in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 1,838 Dinar
(€1,140)
in Heraklion
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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