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Cost of living in Limassol, Cyprus vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 189% | |||
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Food in Limassol (Cyprus) is 189% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (E£ 226) | E£ 53 | + 331% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (E£ 121) | E£ 49 | + 148% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.97 (E£ 79) | E£ 28 | + 179% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.39 (E£ 28) | E£ 11 | + 157% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.27 (E£ 65) | E£ 13 | + 391% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.49 (E£ 30) | E£ 5.42 | + 447% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.58 (E£ 71) | E£ 13 | + 434% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.72 (E£ 34) | E£ 21 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.82 (E£ 16) | E£ 6 | + 162% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.18 (E£ 24) | E£ 25 | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.22 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.23 (E£ 44) | E£ 8 | + 485% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (E£ 27) | E£ 8 | + 254% | |
Housing | + 104% | |||
Housing in Limassol (Cyprus) is 104% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,125 (E£ 22,391) | E£ 4,000 | + 460% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €748 (E£ 14,883) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €129 (E£ 2,573) | E£ 350 | + 635% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €641 (E£ 12,762) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €462 (E£ 9,195) | E£ 1,500 | + 513% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €56 (E£ 1,115) | E£ 1,000 | + 11% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €31 (E£ 612) | E£ 193 | + 217% | |
40” flat screen TV | €428 (E£ 8,512) | E£ 3,000 | + 184% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (E£ 1,756) | E£ 1,200 | + 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.72 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €6 (E£ 128) | E£ 38 | + 240% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Limassol (Cyprus) is 63% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €63 (E£ 1,250) | E£ 400 | + 212% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (E£ 718) | E£ 533 | + 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €67 (E£ 1,332) | E£ 857 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €85 (E£ 1,689) | E£ 800 | + 111% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Limassol (Cyprus) is 34% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €15,379 (E£ 306,035) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.21 (E£ 24) | E£ 4.44 | + 442% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €40 (E£ 796) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (E£ 232) | E£ 52 | + 344% | |
Personal Care | + 190% | |||
Personal Care in Limassol (Cyprus) is 190% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.95 (E£ 99) | E£ 27 | + 265% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (E£ 266) | E£ 50 | + 433% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €50 (E£ 995) | E£ 100 | + 895% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.91 (E£ 58) | E£ 50 | + 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (E£ 77) | E£ 34 | + 123% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.75 (E£ 75) | E£ 25 | + 199% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.69 (E£ 34) | E£ 30 | + 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.37 (E£ 47) | E£ 15 | + 215% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €13 (E£ 261) | E£ 50 | + 422% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Limassol (Cyprus) is 100% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (E£ 590) | E£ 173 | + 241% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (E£ 317) | E£ 60 | + 428% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €28 (E£ 558) | E£ 120 | + 365% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €43 (E£ 846) | E£ 350 | + 142% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 149) | E£ 25 | + 497% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.91 (E£ 58) | E£ 15 | + 286% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.99 (E£ 60) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €525 (E£ 10,446) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (E£ 1.68) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €59 (E£ 1,166) | E£ 300 | + 289% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.76 (E£ 95) | E£ 40 | + 137% | |
TOTAL | + 98% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Limassol (Cyprus) is 98% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,783
(€1,195)
in Limassol
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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