- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Libya
- La Plata
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in La Plata, Argentina compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in La Plata (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $110 (7 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $111 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $37 (2.408 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $19 (1.265 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | ARS $28 (1.863 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $20 (1.325 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $55 (3.597 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $23 (1.516 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $11 (0.741 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $20 (1.289 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $71 (4.645 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $37 (2.445 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $10 (0.625 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 12% | |||
Housing in La Plata (Argentina) is 12% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,536 (364 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ARS $5,174 (340 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $453 (30 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ARS $5,454 (358 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ARS $3,691 (243 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ARS $3,667 (241 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 864% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ARS $536 (35 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 17% | |
40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,542 (496 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $2,384 (157 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $139 (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $64 (4.231 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in La Plata (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ARS $819 (54 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ARS $342 (22 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,209 (79 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $659 (43 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 80% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in La Plata (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $245,673 (16,149 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $14 (0.932 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $163 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $92 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 68% | |||
Personal Care in La Plata (Argentina) is 68% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $23 (1.512 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $65 (4.273 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 64% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $351 (23 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $34 (2.256 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $18 (1.154 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $22 (1.449 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $21 (1.372 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ARS $12 (0.822 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 79% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $62 (4.085 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 32% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in La Plata (Argentina) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $248 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ARS $95 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $378 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $297 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $52 (3.415 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $29 (1.882 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $41 (2.671 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ARS $25,500 (1,676 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.81 (0.119 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $361 (24 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 60% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ARS $25 (1.623 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in La Plata (Argentina) is 30% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,000 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,390 Dinar
(ARS $21,152)
in La Plata.
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