- Cost of Living
- China
- Libya
- Yancheng
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Yancheng, China compared to Zuwarah, Libya

Currency:
Food | + 23% | |||
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Food in Yancheng (China) is 23% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元150 (32 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | + 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元30 (6 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 10 Dinar | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 3.250 Dinar | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 4.000 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 7 Dinar | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 2.000 Dinar | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 4.545 Dinar | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | - | - | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Yancheng (China) is 43% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,000 (846 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,500 (529 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,000 (1,057 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 252% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元3,000 (634 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 25 Dinar | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
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 | + 42% | |||
Clothes in Yancheng (China) is 42% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元500 (106 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元800 (169 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | + 111% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 (211 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元500 (106 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Yancheng (China) is 3% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元154,900 (32,749 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | - 9% | |
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 | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Yancheng (China) is 7% more expensive 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.) | 元50 (11 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 111% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元12 (2.537 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | - 15% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元20 (4.228 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元30 (6 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 6% | |
Entertainment | - 11% | |||
Entertainment in Yancheng (China) is 11% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元300 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元60 (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元150 (32 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元300 (63 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 3.000 Dinar | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元30 (6 Dinar) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,488 (737 Dinar) | 1,200 Dinar | - 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元250 (53 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | - 12% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 5.500 Dinar | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on November 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Yancheng (China) is 14% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,172 Dinar
(元10,275)
in Yancheng
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,900 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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