- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Libya
- Mombasa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mombasa, Kenya compared to 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 (4.605 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling96 (1.310 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling182 (2.488 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling71 (0.965 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling423 (5.779 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling208 (2.838 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling72 (0.981 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling115 (1.570 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,734 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling133 (1.815 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling53 (0.724 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 (1,262 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,169 (767 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling9,615 (131 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling80,567 (1,100 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling29,988 (409 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 (5.475 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 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 (34,464 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling94 (1.276 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,166 (57 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling213 (2.905 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling847 (12 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 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 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling348 (4.746 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling363 (4.952 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling100 (1.369 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling142 (1.935 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling680 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 1% 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 (205 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 (3.747 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling212 (2.890 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling100,000 (1,365 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 (47 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling244 (3.329 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.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,535 Dinar
(Shilling112,445)
in Mombasa.
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