- 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 | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Västerås (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 103 kr (E£ 208) | E£ 100 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 kr (E£ 146) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 55 kr (E£ 110) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (E£ 20) | E£ 10 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 33 kr (E£ 65) | E£ 12 | + 445% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 kr (E£ 49) | E£ 3.00 | + 1531% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (E£ 113) | E£ 24 | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 25 kr (E£ 49) | E£ 10 | + 393% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (E£ 19) | - | - | |
| 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£ 173) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (E£ 40) | E£ 10 | + 297% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (E£ 26) | E£ 2.50 | + 933% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Västerås (Sweden) is 128% 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£ 23,240) | E£ 3,000 | + 675% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,551 kr (E£ 15,184) | E£ 1,500 | + 912% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,571 kr (E£ 3,159) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,283 kr (E£ 12,634) | E£ 1,000 | + 1163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,168 kr (E£ 10,391) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 304 kr (E£ 611) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 kr (E£ 343) | E£ 165 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,857 kr (E£ 7,756) | E£ 4,000 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,245 kr (E£ 2,502) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 81 kr (E£ 164) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 212 kr (E£ 426) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Västerås (Sweden) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 864 kr (E£ 1,738) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 281 kr (E£ 565) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794 kr (E£ 1,596) | E£ 1,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,067 kr (E£ 2,145) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 220% | |||
| Transportation in Västerås (Sweden) is 220% 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£ 457,257) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 3.50 | + 682% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 589 kr (E£ 1,185) | E£ 60 | + 1875% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 260 kr (E£ 523) | - | - | |
| 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£ 204) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 93 kr (E£ 187) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 183 kr (E£ 369) | E£ 50 | + 637% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40 kr (E£ 80) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32 kr (E£ 64) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 kr (E£ 60) | E£ 25 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 kr (E£ 46) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 21 kr (E£ 43) | E£ 10 | + 332% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 272 kr (E£ 546) | E£ 20 | + 2631% | |
| 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£ 972) | E£ 200 | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 237 kr (E£ 477) | E£ 50 | + 854% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,132 kr (E£ 2,275) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 879 kr (E£ 1,767) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 112 kr (E£ 225) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 42 kr (E£ 84) | E£ 15 | + 459% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (E£ 132) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,133 kr (E£ 8,310) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.22 kr (E£ 4.46) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 310 kr (E£ 623) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (E£ 117) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 108% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.011
EGP
/
SEK
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Cost of living in Västerås (Sweden) is 108% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,766
(9,830 kr)
in Västerås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,500
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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