- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Libya
- Mombasa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 47% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling575 (8 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling511 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling304 (4.039 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling100 (1.323 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling166 (2.204 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling90 (1.194 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling423 (5.616 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling209 (2.769 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling76 (1.005 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling130 (1.727 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,807 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling142 (1.878 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (0.704 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 84% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 84% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling92,479 (1,227 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (745 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (128 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (1,069 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 256% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (398 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,929 (79 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,708 (36 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,720 (540 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,552 (153 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (5.321 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 57% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,707 (62 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,178 (42 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,595 (61 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,888 (65 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 4% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling3,016,450 (40,015 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling92 (1.226 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (55 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 41% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling229 (3.035 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling957 (13 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling1,609 (21 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling460 (6 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling356 (4.723 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling362 (4.807 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling87 (1.155 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling141 (1.870 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,922 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,029 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (199 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,721 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,246 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling275 (3.643 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling214 (2.840 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (1,327 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling20 (0.265 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,511 (47 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling237 (3.147 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 65 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mombasa (Kenya) is 9% 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 1,540 Dinar
(Shilling116,114)
in Mombasa.
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