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Cost of living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 C$ (E£ 37) | E£ 53 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 130 C$ (E£ 69) | E£ 49 | + 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 80 C$ (E£ 43) | E£ 28 | + 51% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 24 C$ (E£ 13) | E£ 11 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 48 C$ (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 C$ (E£ 14) | E£ 5.42 | + 161% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 50 C$ (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | E£ 21 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22 C$ (E£ 12) | E£ 6 | + 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42 C$ (E£ 23) | E£ 25 | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 C$ (E£ 11) | E£ 8 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | E£ 8 | - | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,750 C$ (E£ 6,279) | E£ 4,000 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 10,250 C$ (E£ 5,478) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | E£ 350 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
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) | - | E£ 193 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 15,000 C$ (E£ 8,016) | E£ 3,000 | + 167% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,500 C$ (E£ 1,870) | E£ 1,200 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 120 C$ (E£ 64) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | E£ 38 | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 C$ (E£ 802) | E£ 400 | + 100% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 650 C$ (E£ 347) | E£ 533 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,200 C$ (E£ 1,710) | E£ 857 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,200 C$ (E£ 1,710) | E£ 800 | + 114% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 17% 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 | 36 C$ (E£ 19) | E£ 4.44 | + 334% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 2% cheaper 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.) | 75 C$ (E£ 40) | E£ 34 | + 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 80 C$ (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 18 C$ (E£ 10) | E£ 30 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 70 C$ (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | E£ 50 | - | |
Entertainment | - 2% | |||
Entertainment in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 2% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 C$ (E£ 160) | E£ 173 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 250 C$ (E£ 134) | E£ 60 | + 123% | |
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 | 400 C$ (E£ 214) | E£ 350 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60 C$ (E£ 32) | E£ 25 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 70 C$ (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 149% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 C$ (E£ 30) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 C$ (E£ 267) | E£ 300 | - 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 60 C$ (E£ 32) | E£ 40 | - 20% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.534
EGP
/
NIO
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Cost of living in Matagalpa (Nicaragua) is 9% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 14,163
(26,502 C$)
in Matagalpa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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