- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Egypt
- Gävle
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gävle, Sweden compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gävle (Sweden) is 119% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 96 kr (E£ 195) | E£ 100 | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (E£ 149) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 kr (E£ 89) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (E£ 24) | E£ 10 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34 kr (E£ 68) | E£ 12 | + 469% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 29 kr (E£ 59) | E£ 3.00 | + 1870% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 90 kr (E£ 183) | E£ 24 | + 664% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 kr (E£ 39) | E£ 10 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (E£ 18) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (E£ 36) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 125 kr (E£ 254) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 kr (E£ 45) | E£ 10 | + 348% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 kr (E£ 28) | E£ 2.50 | + 1030% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Gävle (Sweden) is 148% 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£ 24,257) | E£ 3,000 | + 709% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,125 kr (E£ 14,524) | E£ 1,500 | + 868% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,075 kr (E£ 2,191) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,000 kr (E£ 14,269) | E£ 1,000 | + 1327% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 kr (E£ 9,173) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (E£ 1,019) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 300 kr (E£ 612) | E£ 165 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,625 kr (E£ 7,389) | E£ 4,000 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,196 kr (E£ 2,439) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 68 kr (E£ 138) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 275 kr (E£ 561) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Gävle (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 934 kr (E£ 1,904) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 501 kr (E£ 1,021) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (E£ 2,325) | E£ 1,000 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,474 kr (E£ 3,005) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 198% | |||
| Transportation in Gävle (Sweden) is 198% 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£ 371,503) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 28) | E£ 3.50 | + 709% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 513 kr (E£ 1,046) | E£ 60 | + 1643% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Gävle (Sweden) is 74% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 125 kr (E£ 255) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 75 kr (E£ 153) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 275 kr (E£ 561) | E£ 50 | + 1021% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 kr (E£ 68) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33 kr (E£ 66) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 50 kr (E£ 102) | E£ 25 | + 307% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 kr (E£ 59) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (E£ 43) | E£ 10 | + 328% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 259 kr (E£ 529) | E£ 20 | + 2545% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Gävle (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 410 kr (E£ 836) | E£ 200 | + 318% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 275 kr (E£ 561) | E£ 50 | + 1022% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,140 kr (E£ 4,362) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 720 kr (E£ 1,467) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 122 kr (E£ 249) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 45 kr (E£ 91) | E£ 15 | + 505% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 62 kr (E£ 127) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 8,000 kr (E£ 16,307) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 440 kr (E£ 896) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 65 kr (E£ 131) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 111% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.038
EGP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Gävle (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,561
(9,106 kr)
in Gävle
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,800
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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