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

Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Jammu (India) is 58% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨282 (5.635 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨374 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨137 (2.742 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨39 (0.771 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (1.199 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨32 (0.632 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨106 (2.114 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨91 (1.820 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨32 (0.646 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨75 (1.500 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,092 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨72 (1.431 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (0.421 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Jammu (India) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨16,902 (338 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨15,579 (311 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,814 (56 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨17,500 (350 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,362 (147 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,100 (62 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 148% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨605 (12 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 60% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨40,052 (801 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,270 (245 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨360 (7 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨1,700 (34 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 806% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Jammu (India) is 44% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,919 (58 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨3,083 (62 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,072 (81 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,867 (57 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Jammu (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨786,842 (15,729 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨67 (1.348 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,445 (29 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Jammu (India) is 46% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨100 (1.999 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (4.997 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 58% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨401 (8 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 82% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨200 (3.998 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 14% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨320 (6 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨295 (5.888 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨100 (1.999 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨81 (1.621 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨262 (5.240 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 13% | |
Entertainment | - 6% | |||
Entertainment in Jammu (India) is 6% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨2,000 (40 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨367 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨625 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨3,250 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,020 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨230 (4.602 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨178 (3.565 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨53 (1.055 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,670 (33 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨292 (5.830 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 6% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on March 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Jammu (India) is 29% 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 1,284 Dinar
(₨64,213)
in Jammu.
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