- Cost of Living
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- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (22 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.20 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (2.409 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.98 (6 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.65 (2.625 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (10 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.97 (3.137 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.98 (1.561 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.35 (2.155 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.15 (3.416 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (2.144 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 98% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €728 (1,158 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (804 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €89 (142 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €434 (691 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €308 (490 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €73 (117 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 367% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (46 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €388 (617 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (179 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (10 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 164% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 28% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (136 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (60 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (129 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €82 (130 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 5% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,803 (31,502 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (2.017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 19% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (30 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (69 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.58 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.69 (5.868 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (5.616 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (3.383 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (4.112 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (19 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 209% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 2% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €30 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (78 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.64 (5.798 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.12 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €517 (823 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.26 (0.415 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (83 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.59 (7 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 375 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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For example, you would need at least 2,077 Dinar
(€1,306)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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