Cost of living in Midland, Texas, United States compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Midland, Texas (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (E£ 282) | E£ 100 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 146) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.82 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (E£ 17) | E£ 10 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (E£ 56) | E£ 12 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.80 (E£ 50) | E£ 3.00 | + 1576% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (E£ 115) | E£ 24 | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.65 (E£ 66) | E£ 10 | + 555% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.54 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.63 (E£ 83) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (E£ 311) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.44 (E£ 26) | E£ 2.50 | + 936% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Midland, Texas (United States) is 228% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,855 (E£ 33,311) | E£ 3,000 | + 1010% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,416 (E£ 25,423) | E£ 1,500 | + 1595% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $363 (E£ 6,519) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,074 (E£ 19,284) | E£ 1,000 | + 1828% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $935 (E£ 16,788) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $170 (E£ 3,058) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (E£ 862) | E£ 165 | + 422% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (E£ 6,458) | E£ 4,000 | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (E£ 1,459) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 166) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (E£ 382) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Midland, Texas (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (E£ 813) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (E£ 673) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (E£ 1,523) | E£ 1,000 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (E£ 1,257) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Midland, Texas (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,823 (E£ 373,905) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.50 | + 225% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (E£ 772) | E£ 60 | + 1187% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 227% | |||
| Personal Care in Midland, Texas (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 125) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $174 (E£ 3,122) | E£ 50 | + 6144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (E£ 90) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.64 (E£ 47) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (E£ 90) | E£ 25 | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.16 (E£ 57) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (E£ 32) | E£ 10 | + 222% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (E£ 359) | E£ 20 | + 1696% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Midland, Texas (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (E£ 840) | E£ 200 | + 320% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (E£ 454) | E£ 50 | + 807% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $29 (E£ 521) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (E£ 1,224) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (E£ 162) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (E£ 90) | E£ 15 | + 499% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (E£ 88) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (E£ 7,703) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (E£ 894) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (E£ 139) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 114 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Midland, Texas (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,524
($1,087)
in Midland, Texas
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,600
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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