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Cost of living in Borås, Sweden vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 186% | |||
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Food in Borås (Sweden) is 186% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (E£ 179) | E£ 53 | + 241% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (E£ 129) | E£ 49 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 kr (E£ 72) | E£ 28 | + 153% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 113% | |
12 eggs, large | 29 kr (E£ 54) | E£ 13 | + 310% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (E£ 42) | E£ 5.42 | + 673% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 45 kr (E£ 85) | E£ 13 | + 539% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 kr (E£ 40) | E£ 21 | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 kr (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 248% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 kr (E£ 34) | E£ 25 | + 36% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 91 kr (E£ 172) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 27 kr (E£ 52) | E£ 8 | + 585% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (E£ 25) | E£ 8 | + 232% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Borås (Sweden) is 118% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,396 kr (E£ 17,766) | E£ 4,000 | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,026 kr (E£ 17,067) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,150 kr (E£ 2,174) | E£ 350 | + 521% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,973 kr (E£ 15,076) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,750 kr (E£ 10,872) | E£ 1,500 | + 625% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 kr (E£ 945) | E£ 1,000 | - 5% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 362 kr (E£ 684) | E£ 193 | + 254% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,000 kr (E£ 9,454) | E£ 3,000 | + 215% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 900 kr (E£ 1,702) | E£ 1,200 | + 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 500 kr (E£ 945) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 225 kr (E£ 425) | E£ 38 | + 1034% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Borås (Sweden) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 849 kr (E£ 1,606) | E£ 400 | + 302% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 243 kr (E£ 460) | E£ 533 | - 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 674 kr (E£ 1,274) | E£ 857 | + 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 964 kr (E£ 1,822) | E£ 800 | + 128% | |
Transportation | + 26% | |||
Transportation in Borås (Sweden) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 171,232 kr (E£ 323,764) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 4.44 | + 514% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 483 kr (E£ 913) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Borås (Sweden) is 136% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 99 kr (E£ 187) | E£ 27 | + 593% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 kr (E£ 151) | E£ 50 | + 203% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 kr (E£ 378) | E£ 100 | + 278% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28 kr (E£ 52) | E£ 50 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 kr (E£ 47) | E£ 34 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 33 kr (E£ 63) | E£ 25 | + 152% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 kr (E£ 33) | E£ 30 | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 131% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (E£ 567) | E£ 50 | + 1034% | |
Entertainment | + 111% | |||
Entertainment in Borås (Sweden) is 111% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 293 kr (E£ 555) | E£ 173 | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 214 kr (E£ 405) | E£ 60 | + 575% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 240 kr (E£ 454) | E£ 120 | + 278% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 787 kr (E£ 1,488) | E£ 350 | + 325% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 kr (E£ 174) | E£ 25 | + 597% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 26 kr (E£ 50) | E£ 15 | + 232% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (E£ 107) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 384 kr (E£ 725) | E£ 300 | + 142% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 70 kr (E£ 131) | E£ 40 | + 229% | |
TOTAL | + 96% |

These prices were last updated on February 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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/
SEK
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Cost of living in Borås (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,563
(11,404 kr)
in Borås
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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