- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Münster
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Münster, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 240% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Münster (Germany) is 240% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (E£ 222) | E£ 61 | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.93 (E£ 123) | E£ 49 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.07 (E£ 64) | E£ 32 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.60 (E£ 12) | E£ 12 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.56 (E£ 53) | E£ 16 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.64 (E£ 55) | E£ 4.77 | + 1054% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.96 (E£ 103) | E£ 28 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (E£ 53) | E£ 12 | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.75 (E£ 36) | E£ 4.31 | + 746% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.85 (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 139) | E£ 89 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.49 (E£ 31) | E£ 9 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (E£ 26) | E£ 2.71 | + 852% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Münster (Germany) is 284% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €951 (E£ 19,784) | E£ 4,287 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €808 (E£ 16,811) | E£ 2,487 | + 576% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €162 (E£ 3,370) | E£ 218 | + 1447% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €608 (E£ 12,664) | E£ 2,526 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €450 (E£ 9,366) | E£ 1,181 | + 693% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €100 (E£ 2,081) | E£ 512 | + 306% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 416) | E£ 443 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €550 (E£ 11,447) | E£ 5,512 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | E£ 1,699 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (E£ 237) | E£ 64 | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (E£ 250) | E£ 19 | + 1233% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Münster (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €79 (E£ 1,644) | E£ 645 | + 155% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €30 (E£ 624) | E£ 581 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (E£ 1,551) | E£ 1,190 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €121 (E£ 2,528) | E£ 720 | + 251% | |
| Transportation | + 204% | |||
| Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 204% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 507,909 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.45 (E£ 30) | E£ 2.81 | + 976% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €55 (E£ 1,150) | E£ 109 | + 955% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 24 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | E£ 76 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 30 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.68 (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.05 (E£ 63) | E£ 23 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.02 (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (E£ 30) | E£ 12 | + 158% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €19 (E£ 395) | E£ 27 | + 1384% | |
| Entertainment | + 208% | |||
| Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 208% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (E£ 554) | E£ 119 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (E£ 383) | E£ 73 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €32 (E£ 662) | E£ 283 | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €52 (E£ 1,084) | E£ 233 | + 364% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 142) | E£ 52 | + 172% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.18 (E£ 66) | E£ 24 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.42 (E£ 71) | E£ 19 | + 265% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €129 (E£ 2,685) | E£ 2,268 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (E£ 1.87) | E£ 0.23 | + 706% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (E£ 612) | E£ 379 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.90 (E£ 102) | E£ 26 | + 292% | |
| TOTAL | + 205% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 367 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 205% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 39,692
(€1,907)
in Münster
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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