- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Egypt
- Västerås
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (E£ 203) | E£ 100 | + 103% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (E£ 142) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (E£ 107) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (E£ 64) | E£ 12 | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (E£ 48) | E£ 3.00 | + 1494% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (E£ 110) | E£ 24 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 381% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (E£ 18) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (E£ 27) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (E£ 169) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (E£ 39) | E£ 10 | + 288% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (E£ 25) | E£ 2.50 | + 909% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 129% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,558 kr (E£ 22,711) | E£ 3,000 | + 657% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (E£ 14,838) | E£ 1,500 | + 889% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (E£ 3,087) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,283 kr (E£ 12,347) | E£ 1,000 | + 1135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (E£ 10,155) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (E£ 597) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (E£ 336) | E£ 165 | + 103% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (E£ 7,579) | E£ 4,000 | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (E£ 2,446) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (E£ 160) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (E£ 416) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 4% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (E£ 1,698) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (E£ 552) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794 kr (E£ 1,560) | E£ 1,000 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (E£ 2,096) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 223% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 227,408 kr (E£ 446,849) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 3.50 | + 664% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (E£ 1,158) | E£ 60 | + 1830% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (E£ 511) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (E£ 199) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (E£ 182) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (E£ 360) | E£ 50 | + 620% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (E£ 79) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (E£ 62) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (E£ 59) | E£ 25 | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (E£ 45) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (E£ 42) | E£ 10 | + 322% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (E£ 534) | E£ 20 | + 2569% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483 kr (E£ 950) | E£ 200 | + 375% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (E£ 466) | E£ 50 | + 832% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (E£ 2,224) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (E£ 1,726) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr (E£ 219) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (E£ 82) | E£ 15 | + 446% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (E£ 129) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (E£ 8,121) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (E£ 4.36) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (E£ 609) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (E£ 115) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 48 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.965
EGP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,654
(10,511 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,900
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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