Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 321% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 321% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (E£ 257) | E£ 60 | + 328% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 146) | E£ 42 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (E£ 79) | E£ 28 | + 180% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.98 (E£ 17) | E£ 11 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (E£ 79) | E£ 13 | + 495% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.37 (E£ 95) | E£ 5.42 | + 1648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (E£ 138) | E£ 13 | + 934% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.91 (E£ 69) | E£ 18 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (E£ 35) | E£ 6 | + 452% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (E£ 275) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (E£ 34) | E£ 8 | + 350% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.51 (E£ 44) | E£ 3.73 | + 1086% | |
| Housing | + 334% | |||
| Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 334% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,729 (E£ 65,775) | E£ 4,000 | + 1544% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,874 (E£ 50,701) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $169 (E£ 2,987) | E£ 350 | + 753% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,551 (E£ 45,001) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,093 (E£ 36,926) | E£ 1,500 | + 2362% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $130 (E£ 2,297) | E£ 1,000 | + 130% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (E£ 862) | E£ 168 | + 412% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $469 (E£ 8,277) | E£ 3,000 | + 176% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (E£ 2,313) | E£ 1,200 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (E£ 197) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (E£ 583) | E£ 38 | + 1454% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $44 (E£ 782) | E£ 400 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (E£ 897) | E£ 533 | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (E£ 1,484) | E£ 857 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (E£ 2,116) | E£ 800 | + 164% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,838 (E£ 402,859) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (E£ 16) | E£ 3.67 | + 334% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (E£ 1,860) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (E£ 347) | E£ 52 | + 566% | |
| Personal Care | + 452% | |||
| Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 452% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 124) | E£ 27 | + 359% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (E£ 391) | E£ 50 | + 682% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $142 (E£ 2,499) | E£ 100 | + 2399% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (E£ 158) | E£ 50 | + 216% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.11 (E£ 72) | E£ 34 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (E£ 93) | E£ 25 | + 272% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.81 (E£ 50) | E£ 30 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 214% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 391) | E£ 50 | + 682% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 167% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (E£ 830) | E£ 160 | + 419% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (E£ 444) | E£ 60 | + 640% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (E£ 3,100) | E£ 120 | + 2483% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (E£ 1,534) | E£ 350 | + 338% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 173) | E£ 25 | + 591% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.15 (E£ 91) | E£ 15 | + 506% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 109) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (E£ 7,558) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (E£ 4.40) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $73 (E£ 1,284) | E£ 300 | + 328% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 130) | E£ 40 | + 225% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 355 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 33,250
($1,885)
in Mountain View, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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