- Cost of Living
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- Petrolina
- Zuwarah
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Cost of living in Petrolina, Brazil compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Petrolina (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 78 (30 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 21 (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (2.401 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.70 (1.442 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 56% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (2.450 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.12 (1.994 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (7 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (2.486 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.00 (1.558 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 5.28 (2.058 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 43 (17 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 7 (2.591 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.63 (1.412 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Petrolina (Brazil) is 40% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 1,598 (622 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R$ 1,227 (478 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 167 (65 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 117% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R$ 2,000 (779 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 160% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R$ 600 (234 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R$ 100 (39 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 56% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R$ 104 (40 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,574 (613 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 255 (99 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (9 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 25 (10 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 156% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Petrolina (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R$ 243 (95 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R$ 190 (74 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 352 (137 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 31% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 295 (115 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 48% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Petrolina (Brazil) is 11% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 65,863 (25,655 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.09 (1.594 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (47 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Petrolina (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 15 (5.658 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 15 (5.843 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 51% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 119 (46 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 18 (7 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 100% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (3.969 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 12 (4.571 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.16 (2.011 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 33% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.17 (1.235 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 69% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Petrolina (Brazil) is 8% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 54 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 27 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 90 (35 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 123 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 12 (4.674 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 12 (4.772 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 6 (2.410 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.65 (0.253 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 86 (33 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (2.727 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Petrolina (Brazil) is 7% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,575 Dinar
(R$ 4,042)
in Petrolina.
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