- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Egypt
- Västerås
- Al Mahallah al Kubra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Västerås, Sweden vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 102% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 102% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (E£ 194) | E£ 100 | + 94% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (E£ 136) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (E£ 103) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (E£ 61) | E£ 12 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (E£ 46) | E£ 3.00 | + 1424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (E£ 106) | E£ 24 | + 340% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (E£ 46) | E£ 10 | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (E£ 18) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 kr (E£ 26) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (E£ 162) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (E£ 37) | E£ 10 | + 271% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (E£ 24) | E£ 2.50 | + 865% | |
| Housing | + 118% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 118% 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£ 21,717) | E£ 3,000 | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (E£ 14,189) | E£ 1,500 | + 846% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (E£ 2,952) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,283 kr (E£ 11,806) | E£ 1,000 | + 1081% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (E£ 9,710) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (E£ 571) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (E£ 321) | E£ 165 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (E£ 7,248) | E£ 4,000 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (E£ 2,339) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (E£ 153) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (E£ 398) | - | - | |
| 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£ 1,624) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (E£ 528) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794 kr (E£ 1,491) | E£ 1,000 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (E£ 2,004) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 210% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 210% 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£ 427,299) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 26) | E£ 3.50 | + 631% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (E£ 1,107) | E£ 60 | + 1745% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (E£ 489) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Västerås (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 101 kr (E£ 190) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (E£ 174) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (E£ 344) | E£ 50 | + 589% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (E£ 75) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (E£ 60) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (E£ 56) | E£ 25 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (E£ 43) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 304% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (E£ 510) | E£ 20 | + 2452% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Västerås (Sweden) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 483 kr (E£ 908) | E£ 200 | + 354% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (E£ 446) | E£ 50 | + 791% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (E£ 2,126) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (E£ 1,651) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr (E£ 210) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (E£ 78) | E£ 15 | + 422% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (E£ 124) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (E£ 7,766) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (E£ 4.17) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (E£ 582) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (E£ 110) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.879
EGP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,307
(10,275 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,600
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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