- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Libya
- Smolensk
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Smolensk, Russia compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 51% | |||
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Food in Smolensk (Russia) is 51% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | руб 283 (6 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | руб 94 (2.032 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 80% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 40 (0.865 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 73% | |
12 eggs, large | руб 60 (1.297 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 200 (4.324 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | руб 20 (0.432 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | руб 47 (1.009 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Smolensk (Russia) is 16% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | руб 21,667 (468 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | руб 22,000 (476 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 27,000 (584 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 1846% | |
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) | руб 485 (10 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 65% | |
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 | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Smolensk (Russia) is 31% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | руб 4,000 (86 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | руб 3,000 (65 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | руб 3,500 (76 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Smolensk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 900,000 (19,457 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 36 (0.778 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Smolensk (Russia) is 17% cheaper than 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 | руб 40 (0.865 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | руб 40 (0.865 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 78% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 200 (4.324 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Smolensk (Russia) is 5% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 700 (15 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | руб 467 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 2,800 (61 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | руб 3,000 (65 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 250 (5.405 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | руб 80 (1.730 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.00 (0.022 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | руб 2,000 (43 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 28% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 5.500 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on March 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Smolensk (Russia) is 18% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,389 Dinar
(руб 64,229)
in Smolensk.
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