- Cost of Living
- Sweden
- Egypt
- Helsingborg
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Helsingborg, Sweden compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 241% | |||
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Food in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 241% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 94 kr (E£ 194) | E£ 60 | + 223% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (E£ 140) | E£ 42 | + 235% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 kr (E£ 99) | E£ 28 | + 250% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11 kr (E£ 23) | E£ 11 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 kr (E£ 74) | E£ 13 | + 458% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 kr (E£ 54) | E£ 5.42 | + 892% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 kr (E£ 118) | E£ 13 | + 782% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 kr (E£ 45) | E£ 18 | + 147% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10 kr (E£ 21) | E£ 6 | + 235% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 kr (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 29% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 86 kr (E£ 178) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (E£ 42) | E£ 8 | + 459% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 3.73 | + 615% | |
Housing | + 144% | |||
Housing in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 144% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,378 kr (E£ 25,441) | E£ 4,000 | + 536% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,582 kr (E£ 19,695) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 472 kr (E£ 969) | E£ 350 | + 177% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,155 kr (E£ 16,762) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,600 kr (E£ 11,510) | E£ 1,500 | + 667% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 688 kr (E£ 1,413) | E£ 1,000 | + 41% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 272 kr (E£ 558) | E£ 168 | + 232% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,573 kr (E£ 9,399) | E£ 3,000 | + 213% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,181 kr (E£ 2,427) | E£ 1,200 | + 102% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 77 kr (E£ 159) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 265 kr (E£ 545) | E£ 38 | + 1352% | |
Clothes | + 101% | |||
Clothes in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 101% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 907 kr (E£ 1,864) | E£ 400 | + 366% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 389 kr (E£ 799) | E£ 533 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 821 kr (E£ 1,687) | E£ 857 | + 97% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,088 kr (E£ 2,237) | E£ 800 | + 180% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 201,211 kr (E£ 413,564) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (E£ 28) | E£ 3.67 | + 671% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 713 kr (E£ 1,465) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 133 kr (E£ 274) | E£ 52 | + 426% | |
Personal Care | + 183% | |||
Personal Care in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 183% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (E£ 92) | E£ 27 | + 240% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 83 kr (E£ 172) | E£ 50 | + 243% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 192 kr (E£ 395) | E£ 100 | + 295% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 57 kr (E£ 116) | E£ 50 | + 133% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (E£ 90) | E£ 34 | + 162% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34 kr (E£ 69) | E£ 25 | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 kr (E£ 41) | E£ 30 | + 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 kr (E£ 37) | E£ 13 | + 193% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 242 kr (E£ 497) | E£ 50 | + 895% | |
Entertainment | + 143% | |||
Entertainment in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 143% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 402 kr (E£ 826) | E£ 160 | + 416% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 240 kr (E£ 493) | E£ 60 | + 722% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 584 kr (E£ 1,199) | E£ 120 | + 900% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 784 kr (E£ 1,611) | E£ 350 | + 360% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 kr (E£ 217) | E£ 25 | + 769% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 kr (E£ 77) | E£ 15 | + 412% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (E£ 117) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.28 kr (E£ 4.68) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 383 kr (E£ 788) | E£ 300 | + 163% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (E£ 119) | E£ 40 | + 197% | |
TOTAL | + 127% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Helsingborg (Sweden) is 127% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,236
(13,251 kr)
in Helsingborg
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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