- 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 | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (15 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 75 (7 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 120 (12 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (1.497 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 26 (2.594 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (1.996 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 45 (4.490 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 24 (2.395 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 18 (1.796 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 13 (1.297 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 75 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (1.597 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 10 (0.998 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 21% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 5,000 (499 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (349 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,500 (150 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 399% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | R 4,500 (449 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | R 3,000 (299 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | R 1,250 (125 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (30 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 6,000 (599 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,500 (150 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 60 (5.987 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 50 (4.989 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 44% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 900 (90 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 500 (50 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,200 (120 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 800 (80 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 300,000 (29,934 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (1.397 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 500 (50 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 28% 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 (3.742 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (4.490 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 20 (1.996 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 12 (1.197 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 120 (12 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 100% | |
| 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 Air 2, 64GB | - | 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 | - 14% | |||
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 November 11, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Phalaborwa (South Africa) is 14% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
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1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,643 Dinar
(R 16,467)
in Phalaborwa.
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