Cost of living in Santa Ana, California, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
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Food | + 233% | |||
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Food in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (E£ 224) | E£ 53 | + 326% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 137) | E£ 49 | + 181% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.10 (E£ 89) | E£ 28 | + 216% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (E£ 15) | E£ 11 | + 35% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.94 (E£ 52) | E£ 13 | + 289% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.86 (E£ 68) | E£ 5.42 | + 1150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 13 | + 770% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (E£ 60) | E£ 21 | + 183% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (E£ 31) | E£ 6 | + 392% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (E£ 43) | E£ 25 | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 249) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.11 (E£ 37) | E£ 8 | + 389% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (E£ 29) | E£ 8 | + 286% | |
Housing | + 237% | |||
Housing in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,236 (E£ 39,217) | E£ 4,000 | + 880% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,864 (E£ 32,689) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $181 (E£ 3,167) | E£ 350 | + 805% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,050 (E£ 35,942) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,469 (E£ 25,758) | E£ 1,500 | + 1617% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $101 (E£ 1,775) | E£ 1,000 | + 77% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (E£ 955) | E£ 193 | + 394% | |
40” flat screen TV | $367 (E£ 6,432) | E£ 3,000 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (E£ 2,357) | E£ 1,200 | + 96% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 177) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (E£ 558) | E£ 38 | + 1388% | |
Clothes | + 40% | |||
Clothes in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (E£ 790) | E£ 400 | + 97% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (E£ 608) | E£ 533 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (E£ 1,420) | E£ 857 | + 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (E£ 1,996) | E£ 800 | + 150% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,820 (E£ 400,181) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 (E£ 17) | E£ 4.44 | + 276% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $67 (E£ 1,175) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (E£ 316) | E£ 52 | + 506% | |
Personal Care | + 320% | |||
Personal Care in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 320% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (E£ 159) | E£ 27 | + 488% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (E£ 457) | E£ 50 | + 813% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (E£ 1,604) | E£ 100 | + 1504% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 128) | E£ 50 | + 156% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (E£ 75) | E£ 34 | + 119% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.46 (E£ 78) | E£ 25 | + 213% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.74 (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 118% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (E£ 31) | E£ 15 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (E£ 394) | E£ 50 | + 689% | |
Entertainment | + 138% | |||
Entertainment in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (E£ 760) | E£ 173 | + 338% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (E£ 496) | E£ 60 | + 726% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $162 (E£ 2,837) | E£ 120 | + 2264% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (E£ 1,361) | E£ 350 | + 289% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 189) | E£ 25 | + 655% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (E£ 87) | E£ 15 | + 480% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (E£ 115) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (E£ 7,565) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.48 (E£ 26) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $35 (E£ 616) | E£ 300 | + 105% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (E£ 133) | E£ 40 | + 232% | |
TOTAL | + 152% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Santa Ana, California (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 32,732
($1,866)
in Santa Ana, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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