Cost of living in Mountain View, California, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
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Food | + 339% | |||
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Food in Mountain View, California (United States) is 339% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (E£ 322) | E£ 53 | + 514% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (E£ 158) | E£ 49 | + 224% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.92 (E£ 104) | E£ 28 | + 267% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (E£ 19) | E£ 11 | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.57 (E£ 98) | E£ 13 | + 637% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.79 (E£ 102) | E£ 5.42 | + 1774% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (E£ 147) | E£ 13 | + 1004% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.56 (E£ 80) | E£ 21 | + 277% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (E£ 35) | E£ 6 | + 459% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.15 (E£ 38) | E£ 25 | + 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (E£ 351) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (E£ 33) | E£ 8 | + 335% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.49 (E£ 44) | E£ 8 | + 484% | |
Housing | + 338% | |||
Housing in Mountain View, California (United States) is 338% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,767 (E£ 66,141) | E£ 4,000 | + 1554% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,169 (E£ 55,638) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $214 (E£ 3,760) | E£ 350 | + 974% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,748 (E£ 48,243) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,210 (E£ 38,804) | E£ 1,500 | + 2487% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (E£ 2,690) | E£ 1,000 | + 169% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $47 (E£ 824) | E£ 193 | + 326% | |
40” flat screen TV | $461 (E£ 8,102) | E£ 3,000 | + 170% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 (E£ 2,146) | E£ 1,200 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 208) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (E£ 607) | E£ 38 | + 1518% | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Mountain View, California (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (E£ 869) | E£ 400 | + 117% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $61 (E£ 1,075) | E£ 533 | + 102% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (E£ 1,400) | E£ 857 | + 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (E£ 2,123) | E£ 800 | + 165% | |
Transportation | + 36% | |||
Transportation in Mountain View, California (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,092 (E£ 405,442) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.00 (E£ 18) | E£ 4.44 | + 297% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $161 (E£ 2,824) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $24 (E£ 416) | E£ 52 | + 697% | |
Personal Care | + 363% | |||
Personal Care in Mountain View, California (United States) is 363% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 27 | + 349% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (E£ 440) | E£ 50 | + 780% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (E£ 2,246) | E£ 100 | + 2146% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (E£ 166) | E£ 50 | + 231% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.49 (E£ 79) | E£ 34 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.16 (E£ 91) | E£ 25 | + 263% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (E£ 59) | E£ 30 | + 95% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.08 (E£ 36) | E£ 15 | + 143% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 390) | E£ 50 | + 680% | |
Entertainment | + 217% | |||
Entertainment in Mountain View, California (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (E£ 962) | E£ 173 | + 455% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (E£ 473) | E£ 60 | + 689% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $288 (E£ 5,054) | E£ 120 | + 4112% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $127 (E£ 2,234) | E£ 350 | + 538% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (E£ 209) | E£ 25 | + 737% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (E£ 93) | E£ 15 | + 517% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (E£ 7,535) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (E£ 3.46) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (E£ 1,296) | E£ 300 | + 332% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 132) | E£ 40 | + 229% | |
TOTAL | + 217% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mountain View, California (United States) is 217% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 34,907
($1,988)
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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