- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Grand Rapids
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Grand Rapids, United States compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 218% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Grand Rapids (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 219) | E£ 60 | + 265% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 42 | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.30 (E£ 77) | E£ 28 | + 171% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (E£ 13) | E£ 11 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.64 (E£ 47) | E£ 13 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.50 (E£ 63) | E£ 5.42 | + 1055% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.01 (E£ 90) | E£ 13 | + 572% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.31 (E£ 59) | E£ 21 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (E£ 27) | E£ 6 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.31 (E£ 41) | E£ 25 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 250) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (E£ 35) | E£ 8 | + 366% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (E£ 34) | E£ 8 | + 347% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Grand Rapids (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,465 (E£ 26,198) | E£ 4,000 | + 555% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $999 (E£ 17,876) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $149 (E£ 2,662) | E£ 350 | + 661% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,009 (E£ 18,051) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $700 (E£ 12,517) | E£ 1,500 | + 734% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $129 (E£ 2,313) | E£ 1,000 | + 131% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $36 (E£ 647) | E£ 193 | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (E£ 6,258) | E£ 3,000 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (E£ 2,417) | E£ 1,200 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (E£ 197) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (E£ 402) | E£ 38 | + 973% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Rapids (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (E£ 886) | E£ 400 | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $50 (E£ 890) | E£ 533 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (E£ 1,428) | E£ 857 | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $80 (E£ 1,436) | E£ 800 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Rapids (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,162 (E£ 378,544) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (E£ 13) | E£ 4.44 | + 204% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (E£ 820) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (E£ 319) | E£ 52 | + 512% | |
| Personal Care | + 349% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Rapids (United States) is 349% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 27 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (E£ 447) | E£ 50 | + 794% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (E£ 1,864) | E£ 100 | + 1764% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 128) | E£ 50 | + 156% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (E£ 58) | E£ 34 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.01 (E£ 90) | E£ 25 | + 258% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (E£ 61) | E£ 30 | + 104% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (E£ 36) | E£ 15 | + 141% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (E£ 341) | E£ 50 | + 581% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Rapids (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (E£ 666) | E£ 173 | + 284% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 402) | E£ 60 | + 571% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $124 (E£ 2,210) | E£ 120 | + 1742% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (E£ 1,444) | E£ 350 | + 313% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (E£ 125) | E£ 25 | + 401% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (E£ 87) | E£ 15 | + 480% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.23 (E£ 76) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (E£ 7,702) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (E£ 15) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (E£ 904) | E£ 300 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 132) | E£ 40 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Grand Rapids (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 28,999
($1,621)
in Grand Rapids
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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