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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli, India compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 58% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨194 (3.856 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 79% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨285 (5.675 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨108 (2.140 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨49 (0.969 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 70% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨58 (1.163 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨36 (0.716 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨306 (6 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨164 (3.259 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨37 (0.726 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨121 (2.403 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨993 (20 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨68 (1.351 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨33 (0.646 Dinar) | - | - | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 24% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨13,865 (276 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨9,429 (187 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,947 (59 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨8,500 (169 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨7,000 (139 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,500 (70 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 178% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨975 (19 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | - 35% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨45,742 (909 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨13,516 (269 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨721 (14 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 187% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨200 (3.976 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 6% | |
Clothes | - 59% | |||
Clothes in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 59% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨3,180 (63 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 65% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨2,003 (40 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨2,894 (58 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,966 (59 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 15% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,102,050 (21,911 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨65 (1.295 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨626 (12 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨245 (4.875 Dinar) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 46% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨159 (3.162 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨300 (5.965 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 50% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ₨300 (5.965 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨242 (4.817 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨190 (3.786 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨276 (5.483 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨180 (3.575 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨120 (2.378 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 41% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨153 (3.047 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 10% | |||
Entertainment in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 10% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,037 (21 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨342 (7 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨652 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,523 (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨639 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨175 (3.474 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨495 (10 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ₨60,000 (1,193 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.50 (0.030 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,517 (30 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 50% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨140 (2.782 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 34% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tiruchchirappalli (India) is 34% 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 1,121 Dinar
(₨56,378)
in Tiruchchirappalli.
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