- 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 | Shilling628 (8 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling461 (6 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling317 (4.231 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (1.422 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling180 (2.406 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling65 (0.866 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling414 (5.516 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling218 (2.908 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling81 (1.077 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling130 (1.736 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,807 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling159 (2.116 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling45 (0.601 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Mombasa (Kenya) is 65% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,085 (1,214 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling56,433 (752 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling11,370 (152 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 405% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling29,142 (389 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling21,810 (291 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling8,206 (109 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 338% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,410 (45 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,511 (540 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling13,485 (180 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling397 (5.288 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Mombasa (Kenya) is 51% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling5,853 (78 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,697 (49 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling4,547 (61 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,637 (75 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mombasa (Kenya) is 2% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,869,010 (38,249 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling92 (1.231 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling3,770 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Mombasa (Kenya) is 40% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling229 (3.050 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 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling460 (6 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling356 (4.746 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling362 (4.831 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling87 (1.161 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling141 (1.879 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling820 (11 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mombasa (Kenya) is 5% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling1,922 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,032 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling10,456 (139 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling3,767 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling1,246 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling275 (3.661 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling214 (2.854 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | Shilling42,537 (567 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling7 (0.093 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling3,335 (44 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling255 (3.394 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 142 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,489 Dinar
(Shilling111,692)
in Mombasa.
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