- Cost of Living
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- Joensuu
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Joensuu, Finland compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 294% | |||
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Food in Joensuu (Finland) is 294% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (E£ 218) | E£ 60 | + 263% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 170) | E£ 42 | + 308% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (E£ 138) | E£ 28 | + 386% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (E£ 21) | E£ 11 | + 82% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.99 (E£ 65) | E£ 13 | + 391% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.40 (E£ 74) | E£ 5.42 | + 1263% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.22 (E£ 113) | E£ 13 | + 751% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.33 (E£ 51) | E£ 18 | + 177% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.75 (E£ 16) | E£ 6 | + 160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.64 (E£ 36) | E£ 25 | + 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (E£ 261) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 (E£ 59) | E£ 8 | + 674% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.38 (E£ 30) | E£ 3.73 | + 706% | |
Housing | + 142% | |||
Housing in Joensuu (Finland) is 142% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €890 (E£ 19,369) | E£ 4,000 | + 384% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €840 (E£ 18,281) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €125 (E£ 2,720) | E£ 350 | + 677% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €800 (E£ 17,410) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €600 (E£ 13,058) | E£ 1,500 | + 771% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €120 (E£ 2,612) | E£ 1,000 | + 161% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (E£ 391) | E£ 168 | + 132% | |
40” flat screen TV | €460 (E£ 10,000) | E£ 3,000 | + 233% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €100 (E£ 2,165) | E£ 1,200 | + 80% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (E£ 214) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €30 (E£ 653) | E£ 38 | + 1641% | |
Clothes | + 91% | |||
Clothes in Joensuu (Finland) is 91% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (E£ 1,850) | E£ 400 | + 362% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (E£ 725) | E£ 533 | + 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €87 (E£ 1,885) | E£ 857 | + 120% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (E£ 1,959) | E£ 800 | + 145% | |
Transportation | + 33% | |||
Transportation in Joensuu (Finland) is 33% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,500 (E£ 554,948) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.48 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.67 | + 778% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (E£ 1,233) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 273% | |||
Personal Care in Joensuu (Finland) is 273% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 174) | E£ 27 | + 545% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €90 (E£ 1,959) | E£ 100 | + 1859% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (E£ 86) | E£ 34 | + 151% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 25 | + 161% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.96 (E£ 43) | E£ 30 | + 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.53 (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 340% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (E£ 392) | E£ 50 | + 683% | |
Entertainment | + 91% | |||
Entertainment in Joensuu (Finland) is 91% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €14 (E£ 305) | E£ 160 | + 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €21 (E£ 457) | E£ 60 | + 662% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | E£ 120 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (E£ 1,088) | E£ 350 | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 163) | E£ 25 | + 553% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (E£ 87) | E£ 15 | + 480% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.08 (E£ 111) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €523 (E£ 11,371) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.44) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €52 (E£ 1,137) | E£ 300 | + 279% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.50 (E£ 120) | E£ 40 | + 199% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Joensuu (Finland) is 124% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,891
(€1,236)
in Joensuu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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