Cost of living in Riverside, California, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
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Food | + 206% | |||
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Food in Riverside, California (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 210) | E£ 53 | + 301% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 138) | E£ 49 | + 183% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.85 (E£ 50) | E£ 28 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (E£ 14) | E£ 11 | + 27% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.44 (E£ 60) | E£ 13 | + 355% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.86 (E£ 50) | E£ 5.42 | + 824% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.74 (E£ 83) | E£ 13 | + 523% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.53 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.10 (E£ 19) | E£ 6 | + 208% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (E£ 45) | E£ 25 | + 82% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (E£ 187) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (E£ 32) | E£ 8 | + 317% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (E£ 36) | E£ 8 | + 377% | |
Housing | + 173% | |||
Housing in Riverside, California (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,838 (E£ 32,225) | E£ 4,000 | + 706% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,484 (E£ 26,025) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (E£ 3,098) | E£ 350 | + 785% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,145 (E£ 20,083) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $896 (E£ 15,715) | E£ 1,500 | + 948% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $135 (E£ 2,373) | E£ 1,000 | + 137% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (E£ 758) | E£ 193 | + 292% | |
40” flat screen TV | $281 (E£ 4,922) | E£ 3,000 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $106 (E£ 1,854) | E£ 1,200 | + 54% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (E£ 203) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (E£ 303) | E£ 38 | + 707% | |
Clothes | + 86% | |||
Clothes in Riverside, California (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $49 (E£ 856) | E£ 400 | + 114% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $52 (E£ 919) | E£ 533 | + 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (E£ 1,696) | E£ 857 | + 98% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (E£ 2,003) | E£ 800 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 37% | |||
Transportation in Riverside, California (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,844 (E£ 348,001) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.44 | + 258% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (E£ 916) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 (E£ 476) | E£ 52 | + 812% | |
Personal Care | + 275% | |||
Personal Care in Riverside, California (United States) is 275% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (E£ 129) | E£ 27 | + 379% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (E£ 452) | E£ 50 | + 805% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (E£ 1,622) | E£ 100 | + 1522% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 122) | E£ 50 | + 145% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.67 (E£ 47) | E£ 34 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.92 (E£ 69) | E£ 25 | + 175% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (E£ 58) | E£ 30 | + 94% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 145% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (E£ 281) | E£ 50 | + 461% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Riverside, California (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (E£ 716) | E£ 173 | + 313% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $26 (E£ 452) | E£ 60 | + 654% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $130 (E£ 2,273) | E£ 120 | + 1794% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (E£ 1,031) | E£ 350 | + 195% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 175) | E£ 25 | + 601% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.76 (E£ 83) | E£ 15 | + 456% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 108) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (E£ 7,638) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.13 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $27 (E£ 475) | E£ 300 | + 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 40 | + 199% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Riverside, California (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 27,397
($1,562)
in Riverside, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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