- Cost of Living
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- Zuwarah
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Cost of living in Qitaihe, China compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | ||||
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Food in Qitaihe (China) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 18 Dinar | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 3.250 Dinar | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.545 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in Qitaihe (China) is 226% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元50,000 (10,537 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 1656% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 400 Dinar | - | |
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 | - | 300 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 250 Dinar | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
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 | - | 3.750 Dinar | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Qitaihe (China) is 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) | - | 80 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 220 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | + 275% | |||
Transportation in Qitaihe (China) is 275% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元1,400,000 (295,036 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 720% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元2,000 (421 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Qitaihe (China) 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 Qitaihe (China) 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 | - | - | - | |
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 | + 250% |

These prices were last updated on September 13, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Qitaihe (China) is 250% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 6,293 Dinar
(元29,859)
in Qitaihe
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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