- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Egypt
- Kotka
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kotka, Finland compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kotka (Finland) is 132% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (E£ 284) | E£ 60 | + 374% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 154) | E£ 37 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.93 (E£ 19) | E£ 10 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | E£ 13 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (E£ 46) | E£ 5.42 | + 743% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (E£ 81) | E£ 12 | + 571% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (E£ 34) | E£ 16 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (E£ 21) | E£ 6 | + 229% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (E£ 46) | E£ 25 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (E£ 274) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | E£ 8 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.50 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.73 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Kotka (Finland) is 45% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (E£ 18,283) | E£ 1,866 | + 880% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | E£ 2,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 394 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | E£ 2,000 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | E£ 1,500 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | E£ 1,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (E£ 356) | E£ 176 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (E£ 1,808) | E£ 1,200 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Kotka (Finland) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | E£ 400 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (E£ 609) | E£ 226 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 857 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 800 | - | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Kotka (Finland) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (E£ 32) | E£ 3.00 | + 962% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €49 (E£ 995) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Kotka (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 24 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (E£ 51) | E£ 19 | + 171% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (E£ 41) | E£ 30 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 50 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Kotka (Finland) is 22% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 200 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | E£ 60 | - | |
| 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 | - | E£ 400 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 171% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 81) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.42) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (E£ 1,219) | E£ 300 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kotka (Finland) is 51% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 9,083
(€447)
in Kotka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 6,000
in Al Mansurah.
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