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Cost of living in Heraklion, Greece compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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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 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.00 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.75 (6 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.35 (2.206 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.50 (5.739 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.26 (2.066 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.81 (8 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.50 (2.460 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.24 (2.033 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (1.886 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.17 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.96 (3.214 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.88 (1.443 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Heraklion (Greece) is 55% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €438 (717 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €440 (721 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (152 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 406% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €264 (433 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €236 (387 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €46 (76 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 203% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (38 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 26% | |
40” flat screen TV | €389 (639 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 2% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €130 (214 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (21 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 311% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.31 (9 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 132% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Heraklion (Greece) is 23% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (139 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (66 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (139 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (138 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Heraklion (Greece) is 9% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €16,500 (27,055 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (2.968 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Heraklion (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.50 (7 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €24 (39 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 221% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (64 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 42% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.88 (10 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 175% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (5.033 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 50% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (5.900 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.71 (2.799 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 7% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (4.099 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (17 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 192% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Heraklion (Greece) is 9% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (37 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (55 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 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (5.739 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.80 (4.591 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €901 (1,477 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.30 (0.492 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (61 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.20 (7 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 25% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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 2,027 Dinar
(€1,236)
in Heraklion
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,000 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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