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Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus vs 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 | €14 (23 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.57 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.49 (2.357 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (7 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.85 (2.927 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (10 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (3.043 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.00 (1.578 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.42 (2.248 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.08 (3.283 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.23 (1.943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 123% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €871 (1,375 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €579 (914 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €113 (178 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €572 (903 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €320 (505 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €68 (108 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 332% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €30 (48 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €379 (599 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €112 (177 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (10 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 156% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 27% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €88 (140 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (57 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (145 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (154 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 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 | €20,068 (31,675 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (2.111 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €41 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 17% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.89 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (26 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (74 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.62 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 108% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.81 (6 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.44 (5.431 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.16 (3.407 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.61 (4.117 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (18 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 0% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €32 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.59 (5.661 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 89% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.05 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €520 (821 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (0.331 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (82 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (7 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 378 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 13% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,143 Dinar
(€1,358)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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