Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (£2.73) | £12 | - 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 45 (£2.23) | £5.43 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (£0.89) | £3.30 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (£0.50) | £0.93 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (£0.60) | £2.39 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (£0.27) | £1.96 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (£1.24) | £3.47 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (£0.74) | £1.71 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (£0.25) | £1.30 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (£0.60) | £2.12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 9 (£0.45) | £1.64 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £1.11 | - | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,000 (£496) | £1,100 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 1,000 (£50) | £870 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (£16) | £170 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 900 (£45) | £599 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | £624 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 252 (£13) | £126 | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (£16) | £21 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 3,920 (£194) | £386 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (£66) | £107 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (£3.57) | £6 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (£0.99) | £12 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 26% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (£29) | £62 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (£28) | £30 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (£42) | £66 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (£42) | £69 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (£13,703) | £18,131 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (£0.14) | £1.24 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (£2.98) | £66 | - 95% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £15 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (£1.04) | £2.95 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (£2.18) | £4.55 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (£3.47) | £62 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 46 (£2.28) | £2.75 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (£1.44) | £1.30 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (£1.24) | £3.71 | - 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (£0.60) | £1.73 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (£0.55) | £1.64 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (£1.24) | £13 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (£3.97) | £33 | - 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (£3.47) | £18 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (£20) | £66 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (£7) | £58 | - 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (£3.77) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (£0.74) | £2.90 | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (£1.59) | £3.86 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (£4.96) | £36 | - 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (£1.24) | £9 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 75 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,004 (E£ 20,239) in Aswan.
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