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Cost of living in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (13 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.78 (4.538 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.80 (1.307 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.22 (3.632 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.19 (1.951 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.47 (7 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.65 (2.701 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.96 (1.566 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.79 (1.287 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (11 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.63 (2.672 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.86 (1.410 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 118% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €711 (1,162 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €500 (817 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €85 (139 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €515 (841 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 180% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €348 (569 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 128% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €72 (117 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 368% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (53 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 78% | |
40” flat screen TV | €336 (548 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (169 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (13 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 157% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 294% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 29% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (118 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (61 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €76 (124 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €93 (152 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 1% | |||
Transportation in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 1% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,426 (35,012 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €0.93 (1.518 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (66 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €16 (26 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 74% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (12 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | + 1% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (104 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.91 (6 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 83% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.94 (4.810 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (5.015 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 0% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (1.943 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (2.652 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (16 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 165% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain) is 9% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (43 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €84 (137 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €37 (60 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.77 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.41 (2.298 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.81 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €447 (731 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (0.649 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (65 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.91 (4.750 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 14% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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For example, you would need at least 1,753 Dinar
(€1,073)
in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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