- 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 (£2.34) | £15 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 45 (£1.92) | £5.50 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (£0.77) | £3.42 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (£0.43) | £0.83 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (£0.51) | £2.15 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (£0.23) | £1.37 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (£1.06) | £4.69 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (£0.64) | £1.77 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (£0.21) | £0.79 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (£0.51) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (£5.20) | £7 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (£0.38) | £1.76 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | £0.79 | - | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 81% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (£64) | £1,307 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (£43) | £1,091 | - 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (£14) | £181 | - 92% | |
| 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) | £117 | - 91% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (£14) | £22 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,920 (£167) | £356 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (£57) | £79 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (£3.07) | £8 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (£0.85) | £12 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 38% 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 (£24) | £32 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (£36) | £60 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (£36) | £64 | - 44% | |
| 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 (£11,763) | £17,989 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (£0.12) | £1.16 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (£2.56) | £60 | - 96% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (£0.89) | £3.17 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (£1.87) | £4.75 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (£2.98) | £61 | - 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (£1.96) | £2.66 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (£1.24) | £1.39 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (£1.06) | £3.14 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (£0.51) | £1.63 | - 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (£0.47) | £1.71 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (£1.06) | £14 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (£3.41) | £37 | - 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (£2.98) | £18 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (£17) | £71 | - 76% | |
| 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 (£3.24) | £8 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (£0.64) | £2.76 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (£1.36) | £4.16 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.04 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (£4.26) | £37 | - 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (£1.06) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 230 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04259
GBP
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £960
(E£ 22,551)
in Aswan.
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