- Cost of Living
- China
- Libya
- Nanning
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nanning, China compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Nanning (China) is 20% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元42 (9 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元36 (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (2.805 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元8 (1.628 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.545 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元77 (16 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (1.509 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Nanning (China) is 1% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,950 (831 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,067 (435 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | 300 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元950 (200 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元67 (14 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 53% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | 650 Dinar | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 5.000 Dinar | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | - 9% | |||
Clothes in Nanning (China) is 9% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 80 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元474 (100 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 220 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Nanning (China) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 36,000 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元7 (1.432 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Nanning (China) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 6.000 Dinar | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 12 Dinar | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 3.500 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 5.000 Dinar | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6.000 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Nanning (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元165 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 60 Dinar | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元16 (3.366 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 39% | |
TOTAL | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Nanning (China) 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 1,555 Dinar
(元7,391)
in Nanning.
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