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Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico vs Zuwarah, Libya
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| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 0% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (18 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (5.971 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.75 (2.435 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (4.351 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (4.866 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (9 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (6 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.62 (3.642 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (3.278 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.43 (1.987 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.81 (2.513 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 287% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 287% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,118 (2,945 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $991 (1,377 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (302 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 905% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,123 (1,561 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 420% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $683 (949 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 280% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $169 (235 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 842% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (63 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $332 (462 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (201 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (13 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (14 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 285% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 24% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (70 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (82 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (126 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $104 (144 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 3% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,855 (38,729 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (1.092 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (67 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 19% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (10 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (20 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $46 (64 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (12 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 237% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (5.110 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (7 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (4.628 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.99 (4.162 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (22 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 261% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 2% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $66 (91 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (22 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $113 (158 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (140 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (5.257 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.61 (5.020 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $455 (633 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (0.410 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $55 (77 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (13 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 579 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 34% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,688 Dinar
($1,933)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,000 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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