- Cost of Living
- Germany
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- Darmstadt
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Darmstadt, Germany vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 177% | |||
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Food in Darmstadt (Germany) is 177% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (E£ 205) | E£ 53 | + 290% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 133) | E£ 49 | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.21 (E£ 84) | E£ 28 | + 195% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.91 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 69% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.69 (E£ 53) | E£ 13 | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (E£ 46) | E£ 5.42 | + 754% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.44 (E£ 88) | E£ 13 | + 561% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.18 (E£ 43) | E£ 21 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (E£ 31) | E£ 6 | + 401% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.05 (E£ 21) | E£ 25 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (E£ 126) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.83 (E£ 36) | E£ 8 | + 379% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.83 (E£ 16) | E£ 8 | + 120% | |
Housing | + 125% | |||
Housing in Darmstadt (Germany) is 125% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,128 (E£ 22,373) | E£ 4,000 | + 459% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €840 (E£ 16,672) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €190 (E£ 3,772) | E£ 350 | + 978% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €788 (E£ 15,623) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €625 (E£ 12,399) | E£ 1,500 | + 727% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €130 (E£ 2,579) | E£ 1,000 | + 158% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €23 (E£ 458) | E£ 193 | + 137% | |
40” flat screen TV | €384 (E£ 7,621) | E£ 3,000 | + 154% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €76 (E£ 1,504) | E£ 1,200 | + 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.77 (E£ 115) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (E£ 221) | E£ 38 | + 489% | |
Clothes | + 83% | |||
Clothes in Darmstadt (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (E£ 1,684) | E£ 400 | + 321% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (E£ 706) | E£ 533 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (E£ 1,860) | E£ 857 | + 117% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (E£ 1,941) | E£ 800 | + 143% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Darmstadt (Germany) is 46% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,542 (E£ 526,543) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (E£ 29) | E£ 4.44 | + 563% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (E£ 1,087) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (E£ 331) | E£ 52 | + 535% | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Darmstadt (Germany) is 121% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (E£ 230) | E£ 27 | + 751% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (E£ 99) | E£ 50 | + 98% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €20 (E£ 397) | E£ 100 | + 297% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 138% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.39 (E£ 47) | E£ 34 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.90 (E£ 58) | E£ 25 | + 130% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.24 (E£ 25) | E£ 30 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.73 (E£ 34) | E£ 15 | + 129% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (E£ 311) | E£ 50 | + 522% | |
Entertainment | + 99% | |||
Entertainment in Darmstadt (Germany) is 99% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €26 (E£ 521) | E£ 173 | + 200% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 334) | E£ 60 | + 457% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €74 (E£ 1,468) | E£ 120 | + 1123% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,001) | E£ 350 | + 186% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 140) | E£ 25 | + 461% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.13 (E£ 62) | E£ 15 | + 314% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.06 (E£ 61) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €499 (E£ 9,899) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 1.90) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (E£ 813) | E£ 300 | + 171% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 129) | E£ 40 | + 224% | |
TOTAL | + 104% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Darmstadt (Germany) is 104% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,410
(€1,130)
in Darmstadt
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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