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Cost of living in Kalamata, Greece vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 81% | |||
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Food in Kalamata (Greece) is 81% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (E£ 216) | E£ 100 | + 116% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €3.50 (E£ 70) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.14 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.29 (E£ 26) | E£ 10 | + 156% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (E£ 60) | E£ 12 | + 397% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.16 (E£ 23) | E£ 3.00 | + 668% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.10 (E£ 62) | E£ 24 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €0.90 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.70 (E£ 34) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.83 (E£ 17) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (E£ 240) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.00 (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 298% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.62 (E£ 12) | E£ 2.50 | + 391% | |
Housing | + 46% | |||
Housing in Kalamata (Greece) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €248 (E£ 4,934) | E£ 3,000 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €287 (E£ 5,702) | E£ 1,500 | + 280% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €150 (E£ 2,984) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €403 (E£ 8,010) | E£ 1,000 | + 701% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €230 (E£ 4,575) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €140 (E£ 2,780) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 390) | E£ 165 | + 137% | |
40” flat screen TV | €457 (E£ 9,088) | E£ 4,000 | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €80 (E£ 1,591) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 199) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Kalamata (Greece) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €72 (E£ 1,424) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €17 (E£ 332) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €73 (E£ 1,442) | E£ 1,000 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €60 (E£ 1,193) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 111% | |||
Transportation in Kalamata (Greece) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,261 (E£ 422,892) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.50 | + 822% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (E£ 418) | E£ 60 | + 596% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Kalamata (Greece) is 57% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €1.93 (E£ 38) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6.00 (E£ 119) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (E£ 796) | E£ 50 | + 1491% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.93 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.88 (E£ 77) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.50 (E£ 50) | E£ 25 | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €3.03 (E£ 60) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.75 (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €10 (E£ 199) | E£ 20 | + 895% | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Kalamata (Greece) is 20% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €23 (E£ 448) | E£ 200 | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 303) | E£ 50 | + 507% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €13 (E£ 259) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (E£ 911) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 154) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.60 (E£ 52) | E£ 15 | + 245% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.13 (E£ 62) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €1.00 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (E£ 796) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €3.70 (E£ 74) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kalamata (Greece) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,281
(€668)
in Kalamata
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,500
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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