- Cost of Living
- Finland
- Egypt
- Kotka
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kotka, Finland compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 186% | |||
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Food in Kotka (Finland) is 186% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (E£ 421) | E£ 60 | + 601% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 158) | E£ 42 | + 278% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | E£ 28 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.92 (E£ 20) | E£ 11 | + 75% | |
12 eggs, large | - | E£ 13 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (E£ 49) | E£ 5.42 | + 796% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (E£ 86) | E£ 13 | + 548% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.66 (E£ 36) | E£ 18 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.01 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 250% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.25 (E£ 49) | E£ 25 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €14 (E£ 291) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.70 (E£ 58) | E£ 8 | + 669% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.50 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.73 | + 189% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Kotka (Finland) is 62% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €750 (E£ 16,188) | E£ 4,000 | + 305% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €750 (E£ 16,188) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €80 (E£ 1,727) | E£ 350 | + 393% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €600 (E£ 12,950) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €500 (E£ 10,792) | E£ 1,500 | + 619% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €30 (E£ 648) | E£ 1,000 | - 35% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €17 (E£ 374) | E£ 168 | + 122% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | E£ 3,000 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €89 (E£ 1,921) | E£ 1,200 | + 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Kotka (Finland) is 9% 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£ 648) | E£ 533 | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 857 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | E£ 800 | - | |
Transportation | + 35% | |||
Transportation in Kotka (Finland) is 35% 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 | €1.55 (E£ 33) | E£ 3.67 | + 812% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (E£ 1,230) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Kotka (Finland) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 27 | - | |
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£ 54) | E£ 34 | + 57% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | E£ 25 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (E£ 43) | E£ 30 | + 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.50 (E£ 32) | E£ 13 | + 159% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Entertainment | + 26% | |||
Entertainment in Kotka (Finland) is 26% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | E£ 160 | - | |
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£ 350 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.00 (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 188% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.00 (E£ 86) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.07 (E£ 1.51) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €60 (E£ 1,295) | E£ 300 | + 332% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | E£ 40 | - | |
TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kotka (Finland) is 60% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,762
(€962)
in Kotka
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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