- Cost of Living
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- Stockholm
- Al Mansurah
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Cost of living in Stockholm, Sweden vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 239% | |||
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Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 239% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 115 kr (E£ 215) | E£ 53 | + 309% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 kr (E£ 142) | E£ 49 | + 192% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 kr (E£ 100) | E£ 28 | + 254% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 kr (E£ 22) | E£ 11 | + 102% | |
12 eggs, large | 35 kr (E£ 66) | E£ 13 | + 395% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 kr (E£ 59) | E£ 5.42 | + 988% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 49 kr (E£ 91) | E£ 13 | + 584% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 26 kr (E£ 49) | E£ 21 | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 kr (E£ 20) | E£ 6 | + 224% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (E£ 31) | E£ 25 | + 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 95 kr (E£ 179) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 21 kr (E£ 40) | E£ 8 | + 428% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (E£ 38) | E£ 8 | + 404% | |
Housing | + 199% | |||
Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 199% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 19,992 kr (E£ 37,454) | E£ 4,000 | + 836% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 14,232 kr (E£ 26,663) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,266 kr (E£ 2,371) | E£ 350 | + 578% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 13,129 kr (E£ 24,596) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 9,091 kr (E£ 17,030) | E£ 1,500 | + 1035% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 783 kr (E£ 1,467) | E£ 1,000 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 212 kr (E£ 398) | E£ 193 | + 106% | |
40” flat screen TV | 4,261 kr (E£ 7,982) | E£ 3,000 | + 166% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,313 kr (E£ 2,460) | E£ 1,200 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 84 kr (E£ 157) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 402 kr (E£ 752) | E£ 38 | + 1906% | |
Clothes | + 87% | |||
Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 943 kr (E£ 1,766) | E£ 400 | + 342% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 369 kr (E£ 691) | E£ 533 | + 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 931 kr (E£ 1,744) | E£ 857 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,341 kr (E£ 2,513) | E£ 800 | + 214% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 47% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 204,869 kr (E£ 383,805) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15 kr (E£ 27) | E£ 4.44 | + 518% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 859 kr (E£ 1,610) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 207 kr (E£ 388) | E£ 52 | + 644% | |
Personal Care | + 160% | |||
Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 160% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50 kr (E£ 94) | E£ 27 | + 248% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 95 kr (E£ 177) | E£ 50 | + 254% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 227 kr (E£ 426) | E£ 100 | + 326% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 39 kr (E£ 73) | E£ 50 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (E£ 68) | E£ 34 | + 97% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (E£ 61) | E£ 25 | + 143% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 kr (E£ 45) | E£ 30 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (E£ 41) | E£ 15 | + 171% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 330 kr (E£ 619) | E£ 50 | + 1138% | |
Entertainment | + 142% | |||
Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 142% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 435 kr (E£ 815) | E£ 173 | + 370% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 259 kr (E£ 486) | E£ 60 | + 710% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,023 kr (E£ 1,917) | E£ 120 | + 1497% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 753 kr (E£ 1,410) | E£ 350 | + 303% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 134 kr (E£ 250) | E£ 25 | + 901% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (E£ 70) | E£ 15 | + 368% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 61 kr (E£ 114) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,563 kr (E£ 8,548) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89 kr (E£ 1.66) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 419 kr (E£ 786) | E£ 300 | + 162% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 61 kr (E£ 115) | E£ 40 | + 187% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |

These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
/
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Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 143% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 29,216
(15,595 kr)
in Stockholm
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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