- Cost of Living
- Algeria
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- Medea
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Medea, Algeria compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Medea (Algeria) is 61% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 600 Dinar (7 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 500 Dinar (5.828 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 200 Dinar (2.331 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dinar (0.933 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | 120 Dinar (1.399 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Dinar (0.319 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 300 Dinar (3.497 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 160 Dinar (1.865 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 20 Dinar (0.233 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Dinar (0.699 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 85% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 Dinar (4.663 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 135 Dinar (1.570 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 60 Dinar (0.699 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | - 8% | |||
Housing in Medea (Algeria) is 8% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 20,000 Dinar (233 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 61% | |
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 | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Medea (Algeria) is 59% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 3,107 Dinar (36 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 80% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 4,000 Dinar (47 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 Dinar (37 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 81% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 6,000 Dinar (70 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 68% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Medea (Algeria) is 23% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Dinar (13,988 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 32 Dinar (0.373 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 600 Dinar (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Medea (Algeria) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 240 Dinar (2.798 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 53% | |
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 | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Medea (Algeria) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
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 | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
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) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 60 Dinar | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dinar (2.914 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on August 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Medea (Algeria) is 29% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,357 Dinar
(116,425 Dinar)
in Medea.
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