- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Libya
- Lübeck
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Lübeck, Germany compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Lübeck (Germany) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (15 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (13 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.50 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.24 (2.033 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.20 (3.607 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.90 (3.115 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (9 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (4.099 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (3.115 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.14 (1.866 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.74 (2.850 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (2.460 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 203% | |||
Housing in Lübeck (Germany) is 203% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,158 (1,899 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 216% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,133 (1,858 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 365% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €133 (217 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 624% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (1,312 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 337% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €575 (943 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €63 (102 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 310% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €16 (26 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | €570 (934 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (295 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.50 (5.739 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (20 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 447% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Lübeck (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €90 (147 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €75 (123 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (156 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (172 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 22% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Lübeck (Germany) is 1% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,792 (37,371 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.60 (2.624 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (90 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Lübeck (Germany) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.92 (10 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.00 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 87% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (4.919 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (4.919 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 2% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (3.279 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.95 (3.197 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (29 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 378% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Lübeck (Germany) is 6% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (74 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (82 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €55 (90 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.80 (6 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 108% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (0.148 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €38 (61 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 2% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6.00 (10 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 79% | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on August 28, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 2,394 Dinar
(€1,460)
in Lübeck
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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