- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United Kingdom
- Aswan
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (£2.31) | £15 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 45 (£1.89) | £5.50 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (£0.76) | £3.36 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (£0.42) | £0.80 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (£0.50) | £2.15 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (£0.23) | £1.42 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (£1.05) | £4.91 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (£0.63) | £1.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (£0.21) | £0.81 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (£0.50) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (£5.13) | £7 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (£0.38) | £1.79 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.70 | - | |
| Housing | - 83% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 83% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (£63) | £1,307 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (£42) | £1,091 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (£14) | £186 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 900 (£38) | £686 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | £568 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 252 (£11) | £154 | - 93% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (£14) | £22 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,920 (£165) | £351 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (£56) | £80 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (£3.03) | £8 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (£0.84) | £12 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (£25) | £67 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (£23) | £32 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (£36) | £60 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (£35) | £64 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (£11,614) | £17,989 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (£0.12) | £1.15 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (£2.52) | £60 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 80% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (£0.88) | £3.17 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (£1.85) | £5.88 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (£2.94) | £74 | - 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (£1.93) | £2.55 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (£1.22) | £1.49 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (£1.05) | £3.31 | - 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (£0.50) | £1.53 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (£0.46) | £1.81 | - 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (£1.05) | £15 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (£3.36) | £35 | - 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (£2.94) | £18 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (£17) | £67 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (£6) | £56 | - 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (£3.20) | £7 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (£0.63) | £2.76 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (£1.35) | £3.56 | - 62% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (£4.21) | £37 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (£1.05) | £9 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 337 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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£4,000
in Aberdeen
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(E£ 23,710)
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