Cost of living in Tyler, Texas, United States vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (E£ 174) | E£ 100 | + 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 131) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.53 (E£ 62) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.49 (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 263% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.01 (E£ 53) | E£ 3.00 | + 1662% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (E£ 110) | E£ 24 | + 356% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.63 (E£ 46) | E£ 10 | + 362% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (E£ 39) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (E£ 264) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.86 (E£ 33) | E£ 10 | + 226% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (E£ 30) | E£ 2.50 | + 1097% | |
Housing | + 159% | |||
Housing in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,309 (E£ 22,959) | E£ 3,000 | + 665% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,052 (E£ 18,447) | E£ 1,500 | + 1130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $426 (E£ 7,466) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $813 (E£ 14,262) | E£ 1,000 | + 1326% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $599 (E£ 10,513) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $230 (E£ 4,027) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (E£ 779) | E£ 165 | + 372% | |
40” flat screen TV | $327 (E£ 5,733) | E£ 4,000 | + 43% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (E£ 1,460) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (E£ 142) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (E£ 177) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (E£ 984) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (E£ 774) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (E£ 1,365) | E£ 1,000 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (E£ 1,370) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 207% | |||
Transportation in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,283 (E£ 373,322) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.50 | + 196% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $72 (E£ 1,258) | E£ 60 | + 1997% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 104% | |||
Personal Care in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (E£ 106) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (E£ 174) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (E£ 1,550) | E£ 50 | + 3000% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 115) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (E£ 66) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.66 (E£ 82) | E£ 25 | + 227% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.44 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (E£ 37) | E£ 10 | + 268% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (E£ 246) | E£ 20 | + 1128% | |
Entertainment | + 42% | |||
Entertainment in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (E£ 765) | E£ 200 | + 282% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (E£ 419) | E£ 50 | + 739% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $74 (E£ 1,294) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (E£ 1,312) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (E£ 148) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 15 | + 692% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (E£ 115) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (E£ 7,486) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.42 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (E£ 1,073) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 116) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 111% |

These prices were last updated on January 11, 2019.
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Cost of living in Tyler, Texas (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,176
($1,036)
in Tyler, 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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