Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (C$4.43) | C$20 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 45 (C$3.62) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (C$1.45) | C$5.78 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (C$0.81) | C$1.98 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (C$0.97) | C$4.18 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (C$0.44) | C$3.04 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (C$2.01) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (C$1.21) | C$4.24 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (C$0.40) | C$3.76 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (C$0.97) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (C$10) | C$19 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 9 (C$0.72) | C$2.48 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | C$1.93 | - | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,000 (C$805) | C$2,136 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 1,000 (C$81) | C$1,241 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (C$26) | C$133 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 900 (C$72) | C$1,120 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | C$806 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 252 (C$20) | C$66 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (C$26) | C$54 | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 3,920 (C$316) | C$311 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (C$108) | C$97 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (C$5.80) | C$10 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (C$1.61) | C$25 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 7% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (C$47) | C$60 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (C$45) | C$39 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (C$69) | C$98 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (C$68) | C$117 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (C$22,244) | C$22,935 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (C$0.23) | C$1.39 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (C$4.83) | C$67 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 73% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (C$1.69) | C$8 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (C$3.54) | C$22 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (C$5.64) | C$77 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 46 (C$3.70) | C$6 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (C$2.34) | C$3.85 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (C$2.01) | C$4.28 | - 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (C$0.97) | C$3.11 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (C$0.89) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (C$2.01) | C$20 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (C$6) | C$52 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (C$5.64) | C$26 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (C$32) | C$117 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (C$12) | C$96 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (C$1.21) | C$5.42 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (C$2.58) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | C$0.83 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (C$8) | C$35 | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (C$2.01) | C$11 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,800 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$2,451 (E£ 30,428) in Aswan.
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