- Cost of Living
- Libya
- Zimbabwe
- Zuwarah
- Zvishavane District
- Comparison
Cost of living in Zuwarah, Libya compared to Zvishavane District, Zimbabwe

Currency:
Food | + 91% | |||
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Food in Zuwarah (Libya) is 91% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 Dinar ($14) | $3.00 | + 351% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 7 Dinar ($5.26) | $3.00 | + 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Dinar ($8) | $3.00 | + 151% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.250 Dinar ($2.44) | $1.29 | + 89% | |
12 eggs, large | 4.000 Dinar ($3.01) | $2.40 | + 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.50) | $1.10 | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 Dinar ($11) | $6 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 Dinar ($4.89) | $1.70 | + 188% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.000 Dinar ($1.50) | $1.00 | + 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.545 Dinar ($3.42) | $1.50 | + 128% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $6.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.000 Dinar ($2.26) | $2.25 | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $0.33 | - | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Zuwarah (Libya) is 32% cheaper than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600 Dinar ($451) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400 Dinar ($301) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30 Dinar ($23) | $40 | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300 Dinar ($226) | $500 | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 250 Dinar ($188) | $250 | - 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25 Dinar ($19) | $50 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 Dinar ($23) | $70 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen TV | 650 Dinar ($489) | $600 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 180 Dinar ($135) | $300 | - 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.76) | $7 | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 3.750 Dinar ($2.82) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 31% | |||
Clothes in Zuwarah (Libya) is 31% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 180 Dinar ($135) | $40 | + 238% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80 Dinar ($60) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 200 Dinar ($150) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 220 Dinar ($165) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Zuwarah (Libya) is in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 36,000 Dinar ($27,076) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.40 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Zuwarah (Libya) is 7% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6.000 Dinar ($4.51) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12 Dinar ($9) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 45 Dinar ($34) | $25 | + 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3.500 Dinar ($2.63) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10 Dinar ($8) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5.000 Dinar ($3.76) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 3.000 Dinar ($2.26) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.000 Dinar ($3.01) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6.000 Dinar ($4.51) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Zuwarah (Libya) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe) | ||||
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 ($2.26) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,200 Dinar ($903) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 60 Dinar ($45) | $20 | + 126% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 5.500 Dinar ($4.14) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 10% |

These prices were last updated on March 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Zuwarah (Libya) is 10% more expensive than in Zvishavane District (Zimbabwe)
For example, you would need at least $1,538
(2,045 Dinar)
in Zuwarah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$1,400
in Zvishavane District.
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