- Cost of Living
- United Kingdom
- Egypt
- Preston
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Preston, United Kingdom compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 193% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Preston (United Kingdom) is 193% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £8 (E£ 181) | E£ 60 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | £4.74 (E£ 110) | E£ 42 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.67 (E£ 85) | E£ 28 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.79 (E£ 18) | E£ 11 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £2.60 (E£ 60) | E£ 13 | + 356% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.70 (E£ 40) | E£ 5.42 | + 631% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.12 (E£ 96) | E£ 13 | + 619% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.74 (E£ 41) | E£ 18 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.82 (E£ 19) | E£ 6 | + 206% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.47 (E£ 34) | E£ 25 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £7 (E£ 169) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | £1.70 (E£ 40) | E£ 8 | + 423% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.93 (E£ 22) | E£ 3.73 | + 480% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Preston (United Kingdom) is 123% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | £840 (E£ 19,548) | E£ 4,000 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | £854 (E£ 19,883) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £84 (E£ 1,957) | E£ 350 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | £778 (E£ 18,122) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | £968 (E£ 22,524) | E£ 1,500 | + 1402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | £63 (E£ 1,477) | E£ 1,000 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | £22 (E£ 524) | E£ 168 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | £377 (E£ 8,768) | E£ 3,000 | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | £90 (E£ 2,095) | E£ 1,200 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £4.62 (E£ 108) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £8 (E£ 180) | E£ 38 | + 381% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Preston (United Kingdom) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | £50 (E£ 1,159) | E£ 400 | + 190% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | £36 (E£ 845) | E£ 533 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | £58 (E£ 1,360) | E£ 857 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £47 (E£ 1,087) | E£ 800 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Preston (United Kingdom) is 31% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £19,667 (E£ 457,810) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.25 (E£ 29) | E£ 3.67 | + 696% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £43 (E£ 994) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 52 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in Preston (United Kingdom) is 272% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.40 (E£ 79) | E£ 27 | + 193% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £2.30 (E£ 54) | E£ 50 | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | £100 (E£ 2,328) | E£ 100 | + 2228% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | £3.81 (E£ 89) | E£ 50 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.76 (E£ 41) | E£ 34 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £2.67 (E£ 62) | E£ 25 | + 149% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.78 (E£ 42) | E£ 30 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.17 (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £10 (E£ 226) | E£ 50 | + 352% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Preston (United Kingdom) is 106% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £13 (E£ 304) | E£ 160 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (E£ 410) | E£ 60 | + 584% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £60 (E£ 1,397) | E£ 120 | + 1064% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £53 (E£ 1,223) | E£ 350 | + 250% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £5.84 (E£ 136) | E£ 25 | + 444% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.21 (E£ 75) | E£ 15 | + 398% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £3.13 (E£ 73) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.29 (E£ 7) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £35 (E£ 824) | E£ 300 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | £8 (E£ 190) | E£ 40 | + 375% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 118 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Preston (United Kingdom) is 105% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,667
(£1,146)
in Preston
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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