Cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, United States compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 18 Dinar | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.63 (0.836 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.59 (2.105 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.545 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,220 (1,615 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 169% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 400 Dinar | - | |
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) | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 650 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5.000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $27 (36 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $71 (94 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $148 (196 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (152 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 31% | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) 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 | $0.66 (0.871 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) 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 | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (79 Dinar) | - | - | |
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 | $9 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.11 (2.798 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (568 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 60 Dinar | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6 (8 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 54% | |
TOTAL | + 1% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina (United States) is about the same as in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 1,927 Dinar
($1,456)
in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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