Cost of living in Modesto, California, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
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Food | + 214% | |||
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Food in Modesto, California (United States) is 214% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (E£ 250) | E£ 53 | + 375% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 130) | E£ 49 | + 166% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (E£ 77) | E£ 28 | + 171% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (E£ 17) | E£ 11 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.69 (E£ 47) | E£ 13 | + 256% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (E£ 51) | E£ 5.42 | + 845% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.21 (E£ 91) | E£ 13 | + 586% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.77 (E£ 49) | E£ 21 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 258% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (E£ 42) | E£ 25 | + 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (E£ 222) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.67 (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 286% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 285% | |
Housing | + 179% | |||
Housing in Modesto, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,595 (E£ 27,979) | E£ 4,000 | + 599% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,184 (E£ 20,769) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $263 (E£ 4,618) | E£ 350 | + 1219% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $959 (E£ 16,824) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $860 (E£ 15,081) | E£ 1,500 | + 905% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $173 (E£ 3,030) | E£ 1,000 | + 203% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 864) | E£ 193 | + 347% | |
40” flat screen TV | $392 (E£ 6,871) | E£ 3,000 | + 129% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $96 (E£ 1,677) | E£ 1,200 | + 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (E£ 224) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (E£ 319) | E£ 38 | + 750% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Modesto, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (E£ 886) | E£ 400 | + 122% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $36 (E£ 632) | E£ 533 | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (E£ 1,376) | E£ 857 | + 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $86 (E£ 1,501) | E£ 800 | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Modesto, California (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,637 (E£ 362,028) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (E£ 15) | E£ 4.44 | + 237% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (E£ 695) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $11 (E£ 200) | E£ 52 | + 283% | |
Personal Care | + 332% | |||
Personal Care in Modesto, California (United States) is 332% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 122) | E£ 27 | + 353% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (E£ 438) | E£ 50 | + 776% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (E£ 2,480) | E£ 100 | + 2380% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (E£ 111) | E£ 50 | + 123% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (E£ 61) | E£ 34 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (E£ 74) | E£ 25 | + 195% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.60 (E£ 46) | E£ 30 | + 52% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (E£ 28) | E£ 15 | + 85% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (E£ 302) | E£ 50 | + 504% | |
Entertainment | + 109% | |||
Entertainment in Modesto, California (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (E£ 785) | E£ 173 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 392) | E£ 60 | + 553% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $82 (E£ 1,441) | E£ 120 | + 1101% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (E£ 1,084) | E£ 350 | + 210% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (E£ 147) | E£ 25 | + 488% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.79 (E£ 102) | E£ 15 | + 577% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (E£ 102) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (E£ 7,488) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $21 (E£ 373) | E£ 300 | + 24% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (E£ 132) | E£ 40 | + 230% | |
TOTAL | + 126% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Modesto, California (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,083
($1,544)
in Modesto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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