- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (18 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 2% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (11 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.93 (4.774 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.79 (1.289 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.89 (3.072 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.55 (2.523 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.01 (8 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.35 (2.195 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.27 (2.065 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 3% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (1.378 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.51 (2.452 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.91 (1.473 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 130% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 130% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €707 (1,150 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €495 (805 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 101% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (173 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 476% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €500 (813 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €339 (552 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 121% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €112 (181 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 626% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €39 (63 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 109% | |
40” flat screen TV | €486 (790 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (111 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (10 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 109% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (15 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 312% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 23% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €86 (139 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (65 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (131 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (142 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 3% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,499 (33,353 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 (2.237 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €33 (54 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 2% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.85 (8 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 32% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.22 (8 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 29% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (86 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.54 (5.760 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.59 (4.211 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (5.704 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (2.221 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.51 (2.453 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (17 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 189% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 7% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (41 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (48 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.61 (9 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (2.749 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €450 (732 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.271 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (64 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.71 (8 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 39% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 6% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 1,909 Dinar
(€1,173)
in Santiago de Compostela
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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