- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Nicosia, Cyprus compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 1% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (24 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.06 (7 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.52 (2.474 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.66 (5.964 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (2.364 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.83 (10 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (3.063 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.89 (1.457 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (2.040 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.58 (4.198 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.39 (2.265 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 97% | |||
Housing in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 97% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €669 (1,090 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €444 (724 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €95 (155 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 416% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €430 (700 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €311 (506 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 103% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €74 (120 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 380% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (47 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 58% | |
40” flat screen TV | €403 (657 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €121 (197 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (10 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 175% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 24% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €87 (141 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (65 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €80 (130 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (137 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 3% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,541 (33,478 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (1.969 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €38 (62 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (27 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 27% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.47 (9 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €19 (32 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 164% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (71 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 57% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €4.52 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 111% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.40 (5.538 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.61 (5.883 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.13 (3.469 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.01 (4.913 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (20 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 233% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 4% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (77 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.70 (6 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 101% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.19 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (835 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.278 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (88 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 46% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (8 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 40% | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nicosia (Cyprus) is 12% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,009 Dinar
(€1,233)
in Nicosia
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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