- Cost of Living
- India
- Libya
- Sonipat
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sonipat, India compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Sonipat (India) is 55% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨200 (4.002 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨250 (5.002 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨300 (6 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨50 (1.000 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨60 (1.201 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨40 (0.800 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨100 (2.001 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨80 (1.601 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨30 (0.600 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨110 (2.201 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 52% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨2,200 (44 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨80 (1.601 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨35 (0.700 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Sonipat (India) is 51% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨15,248 (305 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨20,000 (400 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 0% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,000 (100 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨50,000 (1,000 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 233% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨30,000 (600 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨1,000 (20 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | - 20% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨1,500 (30 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 0% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨350,000 (7,003 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 977% | |
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 | ||||
Clothes in Sonipat (India) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 180 Dinar | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 80 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 200 Dinar | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 220 Dinar | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Sonipat (India) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 36,000 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Sonipat (India) is 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 | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 6.000 Dinar | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Sonipat (India) is in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 60 Dinar | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 5.500 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | - 21% |

These prices were last updated on October 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Sonipat (India) is 21% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,800 Dinar
in Zuwarah
you would need to make just about 1,430 Dinar
(₨71,452)
in Sonipat.
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