- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Libya
- Phalaborwa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phalaborwa, South Africa compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 23% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (15 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (12 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (1.478 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (2.563 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1.971 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (4.435 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (2.366 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (1.774 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (1.281 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (1.577 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (0.986 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 20% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (493 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (345 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (148 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (444 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (296 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (123 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 393% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (30 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (591 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (148 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (5.914 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (4.928 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 45% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (89 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (49 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (118 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (79 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 7% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (29,569 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 15 (1.503 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (49 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 29% cheaper than 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.) | R 38 (3.696 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (4.435 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (1.971 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (1.183 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (12 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | R 150 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 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 | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 15% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,618 Dinar
(R 16,415)
in Phalaborwa.
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