- Cost of Living
- Puerto Rico
- Libya
- San Juan
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in San Juan, Puerto Rico compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (15 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (3.602 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.85 (3.902 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.78 (3.808 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.03 (5.520 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $2.50 (3.424 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.97 (5.438 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.72 (8 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.67 (2.287 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.36 (1.862 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (3.411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 208% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,317 (1,803 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $833 (1,141 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $251 (343 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 1044% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $832 (1,139 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $492 (673 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (172 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 587% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $53 (73 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 143% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $402 (550 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (192 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (14 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (13 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 248% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 40% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (52 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (58 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $109 (149 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $92 (126 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 4% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,500 (32,188 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (1.055 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (19 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (10 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (14 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $47 (64 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (11 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 208% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.76 (5.152 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (7 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.07 (4.209 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.73 (3.742 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (23 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 277% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 5% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (81 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $15 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $155 (212 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (68 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $2.60 (3.561 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.00 (2.739 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (205 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (0.411 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (65 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (9 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 659 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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For example, you would need at least 2,350 Dinar
($1,715)
in San Juan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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