- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Libya
- Mombasa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mombasa (Kenya) is 48% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling575 (8 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling511 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling304 (4.094 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling95 (1.282 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling166 (2.234 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling90 (1.210 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling358 (4.807 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling185 (2.489 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling70 (0.948 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling115 (1.546 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,734 (23 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling133 (1.788 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (0.713 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 (1,243 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (755 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (129 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (1,083 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (403 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling5,929 (80 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling2,708 (36 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling38,865 (522 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling9,609 (129 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling401 (5.392 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 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 (63 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,178 (43 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,595 (62 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,888 (66 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 (33,943 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling94 (1.257 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (56 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 (2.861 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (11 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,000 (40 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling652 (9 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling348 (4.674 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling363 (4.877 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (1.348 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling142 (1.906 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,022 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,029 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling15,035 (202 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,741 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,187 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling274 (3.690 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling212 (2.846 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (1,344 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling20 (0.269 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,475 (47 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling244 (3.278 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 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 121 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 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
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,612 Dinar
(Shilling119,906)
in Mombasa.
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