- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
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- Palikir
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palikir, Micronesia compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palikir (Micronesia) is 7% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (12 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (13 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (2.667 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (4.000 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (13 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (4.703 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (4.545 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (4.000 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (2.667 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Palikir (Micronesia) is 128% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (2,400 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (733 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 83% | |
| 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 | $1,200 (1,600 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 433% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (533 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (44 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 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 | $3.50 (4.667 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 24% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Palikir (Micronesia) is 45% 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) | $15 (20 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200 Dinar | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 220 Dinar | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Palikir (Micronesia) 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 | $1.19 (1.585 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Palikir (Micronesia) 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 | ||||
| Entertainment in Palikir (Micronesia) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (19 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 | - | 5.500 Dinar | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 22 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palikir (Micronesia) is 38% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,347 Dinar
($1,760)
in Palikir
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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