- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Libya
- Phalaborwa
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Phalaborwa, South Africa compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (16 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 11% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (8 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (13 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (1.604 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | R 26 (2.781 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (2.139 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (4.813 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (2.567 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (1.925 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (1.390 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (8 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (1.711 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (1.069 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 30% | |||
Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 30% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (535 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (374 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (160 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 435% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (481 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (321 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (134 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 435% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (32 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 7% | |
40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (642 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (160 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (6 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 28% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (5.347 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 43% | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 40% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (96 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (53 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (128 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (86 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 61% | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (32,085 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (1.497 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (53 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 24% 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 (4.011 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (4.813 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (2.139 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (1.283 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (13 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 114% | |
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 (16 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 | - 9% |

These prices were last updated on November 11, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 9% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,600 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,454 Dinar
(R 13,594)
in Phalaborwa.
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