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- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Quetta, Pakistan vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Quetta (Pakistan) is 10% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨538 (E£ 68) | E£ 53 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨251 (E£ 32) | E£ 49 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨185 (E£ 23) | E£ 28 | - 18% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨95 (E£ 12) | E£ 11 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨101 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨90 (E£ 11) | E£ 5.42 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨618 (E£ 78) | E£ 13 | + 483% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨70 (E£ 9) | E£ 21 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨51 (E£ 6) | E£ 6 | + 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨250 (E£ 31) | E£ 25 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨102 (E£ 13) | E£ 8 | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨65 (E£ 8) | E£ 8 | + 8% | |
Housing | + 18% | |||
Housing in Quetta (Pakistan) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ₨74,574 (E£ 9,392) | E£ 4,000 | + 135% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ₨25,000 (E£ 3,149) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,486 (E£ 691) | E£ 350 | + 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ₨18,000 (E£ 2,267) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ₨9,000 (E£ 1,133) | E£ 1,500 | - 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ₨3,000 (E£ 378) | E£ 1,000 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ₨2,204 (E£ 278) | E£ 193 | + 44% | |
40” flat screen TV | ₨10,293 (E£ 1,296) | E£ 3,000 | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,233 (E£ 533) | E£ 1,200 | - 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨327 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨755 (E£ 95) | E£ 38 | + 154% | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Quetta (Pakistan) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ₨4,230 (E£ 533) | E£ 400 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ₨6,000 (E£ 756) | E£ 533 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨5,898 (E£ 743) | E£ 857 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨5,059 (E£ 637) | E£ 800 | - 20% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Quetta (Pakistan) is 2% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,609,860 (E£ 202,751) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨40 (E£ 5.03) | E£ 4.44 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨2,041 (E£ 257) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨648 (E£ 82) | E£ 52 | + 57% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Quetta (Pakistan) is 18% cheaper than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨224 (E£ 28) | E£ 27 | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨250 (E£ 31) | E£ 50 | - 37% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 100 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨430 (E£ 54) | E£ 50 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨163 (E£ 20) | E£ 34 | - 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨265 (E£ 33) | E£ 25 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨93 (E£ 12) | E£ 30 | - 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨135 (E£ 17) | E£ 15 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨701 (E£ 88) | E£ 50 | + 77% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Quetta (Pakistan) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨6,800 (E£ 856) | E£ 173 | + 394% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨745 (E£ 94) | E£ 60 | + 56% | |
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 | ₨4,150 (E£ 523) | E£ 350 | + 49% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | E£ 25 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨165 (E£ 21) | E£ 15 | + 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨2,267 (E£ 285) | E£ 300 | - 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ₨152 (E£ 19) | E£ 40 | - 52% | |
TOTAL | + 15% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Quetta (Pakistan) is 15% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 13,830
(₨109,811)
in Quetta
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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