Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California, United States vs Zuwarah, Libya
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| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (21 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (8 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (1.328 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.50 (6 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (6 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (9 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.73 (3.786 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (2.563 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (3.276 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.70 (2.353 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.12 (4.327 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 467% | |||
| Housing in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 467% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,928 (4,060 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,281 (3,164 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 691% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $220 (305 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 915% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,755 (2,433 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 711% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,694 (2,349 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 840% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (166 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 565% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (69 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 131% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (538 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (174 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (19 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 283% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (25 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 563% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 35% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (70 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (60 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (123 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (187 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,375 (32,413 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (1.245 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $60 (84 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (11 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $4.00 (5.547 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $125 (173 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (12 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 230% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.97 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 86% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.40 (7 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (2.344 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (32 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 439% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (69 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $300 (416 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (115 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (7 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (595 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (55 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (11 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 195 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Laguna Niguel, California (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,689 Dinar
($1,939)
in Laguna Niguel, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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