- Cost of Living
- Cyprus
- Libya
- Nicosia
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 1% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (21 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6.00 (10 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.47 (2.329 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.69 (5.855 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.86 (2.954 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €9 (14 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.02 (3.206 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.90 (1.434 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (2.022 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.27 (3.606 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.48 (2.352 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 78% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €521 (826 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €389 (616 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (164 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €424 (673 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €313 (496 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €92 (146 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 486% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (42 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €404 (640 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €129 (205 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €5.51 (9 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 133% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 28% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (141 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 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) | €80 (127 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €80 (127 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,080 (31,837 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.22 (1.939 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (61 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 26% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.39 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €21 (33 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (74 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.45 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.11 (4.933 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.76 (5.969 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.07 (3.289 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.58 (4.095 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (19 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 223% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 11% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €27 (42 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (79 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.11 (7 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.13 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €138 (218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.06 (0.100 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €53 (83 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.66 (7 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 393 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 29, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 11% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,003 Dinar
(€1,263)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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