- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Libya
- Mombasa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya vs Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 46% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling575 (8 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling511 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling337 (4.612 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (1.312 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling182 (2.492 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling71 (0.966 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling423 (5.789 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling208 (2.842 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling72 (0.983 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling115 (1.572 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,734 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling133 (1.818 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (0.726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 87% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling92,479 (1,264 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (768 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (131 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (1,102 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (410 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,929 (81 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,708 (37 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,865 (531 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,609 (131 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (5.484 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 56% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,707 (64 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,178 (43 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,595 (63 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,888 (67 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,524,830 (34,521 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling94 (1.279 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 32% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling213 (2.909 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (12 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (41 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling652 (9 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 155% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling348 (4.753 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling363 (4.960 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (1.371 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling142 (1.938 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 0% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,022 (28 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,029 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (206 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,741 (51 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,187 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling274 (3.753 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling212 (2.894 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (1,367 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling9 (0.121 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,475 (48 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling244 (3.334 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 126 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,533 Dinar
(Shilling112,116)
in Mombasa.
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