Cost of living in Cairo, Egypt vs Aalborg, Denmark
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cairo (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 112 (kr44) | kr136 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 75 (kr29) | kr67 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr29 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 17 (kr7) | kr8 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (kr8) | kr26 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 7 (kr2.63) | kr22 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 42 (kr16) | kr63 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 24 (kr9) | kr18 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 8 (kr2.96) | kr10 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 31 (kr12) | kr11 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 173 (kr68) | kr79 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 15 (kr5.92) | kr19 | - 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 7 (kr2.79) | kr11 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Cairo (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 11,496 (kr4,484) | kr8,536 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 5,899 (kr2,301) | kr5,788 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 746 (kr291) | kr1,220 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 5,676 (kr2,214) | kr5,337 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 3,439 (kr1,341) | kr3,926 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 538 (kr210) | kr1,589 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 172 (kr67) | kr188 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,433 (kr1,729) | kr3,570 | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,055 (kr801) | kr710 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 89 (kr35) | kr57 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (kr17) | kr154 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cairo (Egypt) is 9% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 1,035 (kr404) | kr786 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 854 (kr333) | kr244 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,364 (kr922) | kr727 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,493 (kr582) | kr1,206 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Cairo (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 395,503 (kr154,257) | kr301,099 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 8 (kr3.10) | kr10 | - 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 302 (kr118) | kr386 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 50 (kr19) | kr255 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Cairo (Egypt) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 45 (kr18) | kr58 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 63 (kr25) | kr73 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 278 (kr108) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 82 (kr32) | kr58 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 48 (kr19) | kr28 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 43 (kr17) | kr29 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 25 (kr10) | kr13 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 26 (kr10) | kr16 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 88 (kr34) | kr176 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cairo (Egypt) is 41% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 458 (kr179) | kr344 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 180 (kr70) | kr191 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 939 (kr366) | kr475 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 517 (kr202) | kr616 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 114 (kr45) | kr77 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 38 (kr15) | kr41 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 55 (kr21) | kr33 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 9,792 (kr3,819) | kr3,258 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 1.75 (kr0.68) | kr0.93 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 457 (kr178) | kr230 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 41 (kr16) | kr42 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cairo (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require kr27,000 in Aalborg you would need to make just about kr11,740 (E£ 30,101) in Cairo.
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