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Cost of living in Athens, Greece compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in Athens (Greece) is 189% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (E£ 159) | E£ 60 | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 42 | + 163% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.66 (E£ 102) | E£ 28 | + 260% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.25 (E£ 27) | E£ 11 | + 141% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.29 (E£ 94) | E£ 13 | + 609% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.45 (E£ 32) | E£ 5.42 | + 484% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.25 (E£ 71) | E£ 13 | + 434% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.53 (E£ 34) | E£ 18 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.92 (E£ 20) | E£ 6 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.60 (E£ 13) | E£ 25 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (E£ 198) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.85 (E£ 41) | E£ 8 | + 435% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.90 (E£ 20) | E£ 3.73 | + 428% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Athens (Greece) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €540 (E£ 11,822) | E£ 4,000 | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €505 (E£ 11,054) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €132 (E£ 2,890) | E£ 350 | + 726% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €491 (E£ 10,756) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €297 (E£ 6,511) | E£ 1,500 | + 334% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (E£ 1,903) | E£ 1,000 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (E£ 373) | E£ 168 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen TV | €329 (E£ 7,195) | E£ 3,000 | + 140% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (E£ 2,183) | E£ 1,200 | + 82% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 157) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (E£ 149) | E£ 38 | + 298% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 107% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €82 (E£ 1,802) | E£ 400 | + 350% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €38 (E£ 824) | E£ 533 | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (E£ 2,020) | E£ 857 | + 136% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €101 (E£ 2,222) | E£ 800 | + 178% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,910 (E£ 435,877) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.12 (E£ 25) | E£ 3.67 | + 569% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (E£ 766) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (E£ 265) | E£ 52 | + 408% | |
Personal Care | + 227% | |||
Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 227% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.14 (E£ 69) | E£ 27 | + 155% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (E£ 241) | E£ 50 | + 382% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (E£ 903) | E£ 100 | + 803% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €5.44 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.98 (E£ 87) | E£ 34 | + 153% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.79 (E£ 83) | E£ 25 | + 232% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.73 (E£ 38) | E£ 30 | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 293% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €12 (E£ 274) | E£ 50 | + 447% | |
Entertainment | + 93% | |||
Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 93% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (E£ 670) | E£ 160 | + 318% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €15 (E£ 328) | E£ 60 | + 446% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €42 (E£ 922) | E£ 120 | + 668% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €35 (E£ 766) | E£ 350 | + 119% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (E£ 203) | E£ 25 | + 714% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.72 (E£ 81) | E£ 15 | + 443% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.55 (E£ 56) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €584 (E£ 12,780) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (E£ 1.97) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (E£ 847) | E£ 300 | + 182% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €2.80 (E£ 61) | E£ 40 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 89% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 89% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,730
(€1,038)
in Athens
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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