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Cost of living in Gävle, Sweden vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Gävle (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (E£ 181) | E£ 100 | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (E£ 138) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (E£ 83) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 34 kr (E£ 63) | E£ 12 | + 427% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (E£ 55) | E£ 3.00 | + 1725% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 kr (E£ 170) | E£ 24 | + 608% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (E£ 36) | E£ 10 | + 262% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (E£ 17) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (E£ 33) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 kr (E£ 236) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (E£ 42) | E£ 10 | + 315% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (E£ 26) | E£ 2.50 | + 946% | |
Housing | + 137% | |||
Housing in Gävle (Sweden) is 137% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,900 kr (E£ 22,465) | E£ 3,000 | + 649% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,125 kr (E£ 13,451) | E£ 1,500 | + 797% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,075 kr (E£ 2,029) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 kr (E£ 13,215) | E£ 1,000 | + 1221% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 kr (E£ 8,495) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (E£ 944) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 kr (E£ 566) | E£ 165 | + 243% | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,625 kr (E£ 6,843) | E£ 4,000 | + 71% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,196 kr (E£ 2,258) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (E£ 127) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (E£ 519) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (E£ 1,763) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 501 kr (E£ 945) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (E£ 2,154) | E£ 1,000 | + 115% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,474 kr (E£ 2,783) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 189% | |||
Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 189% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 182,250 kr (E£ 344,057) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 26) | E£ 3.50 | + 649% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 513 kr (E£ 968) | E£ 60 | + 1514% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Gävle (Sweden) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 125 kr (E£ 236) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kr (E£ 142) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 275 kr (E£ 519) | E£ 50 | + 938% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 kr (E£ 63) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (E£ 61) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 kr (E£ 94) | E£ 25 | + 277% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 kr (E£ 55) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 297% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 kr (E£ 490) | E£ 20 | + 2349% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 410 kr (E£ 774) | E£ 200 | + 287% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 275 kr (E£ 519) | E£ 50 | + 939% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,140 kr (E£ 4,040) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 720 kr (E£ 1,358) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 122 kr (E£ 230) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (E£ 84) | E£ 15 | + 461% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (E£ 118) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,000 kr (E£ 15,103) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (E£ 830) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (E£ 122) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 103% |

These prices were last updated on August 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.888
EGP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Gävle (Sweden) is 103% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,703
(9,907 kr)
in Gävle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,200
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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