- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Münster
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Münster, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 160% | |||
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Food in Münster (Germany) is 160% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (E£ 238) | E£ 72 | + 230% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 153) | E£ 72 | + 114% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.50 (E£ 77) | E£ 36 | + 110% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.75 (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.99 (E£ 65) | E£ 20 | + 225% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.29 (E£ 50) | E£ 14 | + 256% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 29 | + 279% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.21 (E£ 48) | E£ 21 | + 130% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.90 (E£ 42) | E£ 5.98 | + 595% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.01 (E£ 22) | E£ 19 | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (E£ 142) | E£ 92 | + 54% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (E£ 36) | E£ 11 | + 220% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.28 (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 171% | |
Housing | + 184% | |||
Housing in Münster (Germany) is 184% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €963 (E£ 21,072) | E£ 5,401 | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €800 (E£ 17,514) | E£ 3,866 | + 353% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €156 (E£ 3,421) | E£ 898 | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €578 (E£ 12,649) | E£ 3,625 | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €461 (E£ 10,088) | E£ 2,335 | + 332% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €224 (E£ 4,898) | E£ 736 | + 565% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €20 (E£ 438) | E£ 365 | + 20% | |
40” flat screen TV | €483 (E£ 10,582) | E£ 6,508 | + 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €50 (E£ 1,095) | E£ 1,489 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (E£ 147) | E£ 67 | + 118% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (E£ 290) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 68% | |||
Clothes in Münster (Germany) is 68% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €76 (E£ 1,660) | E£ 740 | + 124% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (E£ 876) | E£ 614 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (E£ 1,923) | E£ 1,504 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (E£ 2,914) | E£ 777 | + 275% | |
Transportation | + 171% | |||
Transportation in Münster (Germany) is 171% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | E£ 453,039 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (E£ 31) | E£ 3.88 | + 701% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €57 (E£ 1,257) | E£ 182 | + 589% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
Personal Care | + 65% | |||
Personal Care in Münster (Germany) is 65% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.00 (E£ 66) | E£ 33 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 80 | + 37% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | E£ 200 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | E£ 40 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.99 (E£ 44) | E£ 21 | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.25 (E£ 71) | E£ 26 | + 176% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.25 (E£ 27) | E£ 20 | + 38% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (E£ 34) | E£ 15 | + 134% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €18 (E£ 390) | E£ 48 | + 720% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in Münster (Germany) is 144% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (E£ 607) | E£ 153 | + 296% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (E£ 407) | E£ 96 | + 322% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €29 (E£ 635) | E£ 520 | + 22% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €54 (E£ 1,186) | E£ 228 | + 421% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 159) | E£ 52 | + 204% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (E£ 71) | E£ 24 | + 194% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.61 (E£ 79) | E£ 19 | + 305% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (E£ 1.97) | E£ 0.23 | + 768% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €29 (E£ 644) | E£ 416 | + 55% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.00 (E£ 109) | E£ 28 | + 291% | |
TOTAL | + 153% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Münster (Germany) is 153% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 42,965
(€1,963)
in Münster
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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