Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
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Food | + 294% | |||
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Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 294% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (E£ 276) | E£ 53 | + 426% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 146) | E£ 49 | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.60 (E£ 98) | E£ 28 | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (E£ 16) | E£ 11 | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.88 (E£ 68) | E£ 13 | + 413% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (E£ 77) | E£ 5.42 | + 1312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (E£ 149) | E£ 13 | + 1014% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (E£ 62) | E£ 21 | + 192% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (E£ 29) | E£ 6 | + 369% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.27 (E£ 57) | E£ 25 | + 129% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (E£ 286) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.22 (E£ 39) | E£ 8 | + 414% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.21 (E£ 39) | E£ 8 | + 415% | |
Housing | + 247% | |||
Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 247% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,482 (E£ 43,491) | E£ 4,000 | + 987% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,154 (E£ 37,756) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (E£ 2,821) | E£ 350 | + 706% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (E£ 35,886) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,484 (E£ 26,012) | E£ 1,500 | + 1634% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $113 (E£ 1,985) | E£ 1,000 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (E£ 917) | E£ 193 | + 374% | |
40” flat screen TV | $332 (E£ 5,811) | E£ 3,000 | + 94% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (E£ 2,026) | E£ 1,200 | + 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 182) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (E£ 571) | E£ 38 | + 1422% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (E£ 835) | E£ 400 | + 109% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $46 (E£ 799) | E£ 533 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (E£ 1,632) | E£ 857 | + 90% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (E£ 2,188) | E£ 800 | + 174% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,919 (E£ 454,229) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (E£ 16) | E£ 4.44 | + 252% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $93 (E£ 1,630) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (E£ 333) | E£ 52 | + 539% | |
Personal Care | + 376% | |||
Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 376% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 143) | E£ 27 | + 431% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (E£ 286) | E£ 50 | + 472% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (E£ 2,819) | E£ 100 | + 2719% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 137% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.68 (E£ 64) | E£ 34 | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.23 (E£ 92) | E£ 25 | + 266% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.56 (E£ 62) | E£ 30 | + 108% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (E£ 33) | E£ 15 | + 118% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (E£ 419) | E£ 50 | + 739% | |
Entertainment | + 181% | |||
Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (E£ 915) | E£ 173 | + 428% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (E£ 475) | E£ 60 | + 692% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $223 (E£ 3,900) | E£ 120 | + 3150% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (E£ 1,524) | E£ 350 | + 335% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (E£ 211) | E£ 25 | + 742% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (E£ 79) | E£ 15 | + 426% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $433 (E£ 7,597) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.14 (E£ 2.39) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (E£ 1,157) | E£ 300 | + 286% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (E£ 168) | E£ 40 | + 320% | |
TOTAL | + 176% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 35,835
($2,045)
in Seattle, Washington
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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