Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt vs Aalborg, Denmark
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Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (kr21) | kr136 | - 84% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 45 (kr17) | kr67 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (kr7) | kr29 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (kr3.89) | kr8 | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (kr4.67) | kr26 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (kr2.13) | kr22 | - 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr63 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (kr5.83) | kr18 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (kr1.94) | kr10 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (kr4.67) | kr11 | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (kr47) | kr79 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 9 (kr3.50) | kr19 | - 82% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | kr11 | - | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,000 (kr3,888) | kr8,536 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 1,000 (kr389) | kr5,788 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (kr125) | kr1,220 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 900 (kr350) | kr5,337 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | kr3,926 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 252 (kr98) | kr1,589 | - 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (kr128) | kr188 | - 32% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 3,920 (kr1,524) | kr3,570 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (kr521) | kr710 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (kr28) | kr57 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (kr8) | kr154 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 48% | |||
Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 48% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (kr228) | kr786 | - 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (kr217) | kr244 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (kr331) | kr727 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (kr328) | kr1,206 | - 73% | |
Transportation | - 79% | |||
Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 79% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (kr107,370) | kr301,099 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (kr1.13) | kr10 | - 89% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (kr23) | kr386 | - 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr255 | - | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 61% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (kr8) | kr58 | - 86% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (kr17) | kr73 | - 77% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (kr27) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 46 (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (kr11) | kr28 | - 59% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr29 | - 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (kr4.67) | kr13 | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (kr4.28) | kr16 | - 73% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr176 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 66% | |||
Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (kr31) | kr344 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (kr27) | kr191 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (kr156) | kr475 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (kr58) | kr616 | - 91% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (kr30) | kr77 | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (kr5.83) | kr41 | - 86% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (kr12) | kr33 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | kr3,258 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | kr0.93 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (kr39) | kr230 | - 83% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr42 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 70% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr28,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr8,266 (E£ 21,264) in Aswan.
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