- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Aswan
- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 50% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (334 Dinar) | 682 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 45 (274 Dinar) | 502 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (109 Dinar) | 355 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (61 Dinar) | 85 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (73 Dinar) | 162 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (33 Dinar) | 68 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (152 Dinar) | 406 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (91 Dinar) | 277 Dinar | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (30 Dinar) | 58 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (73 Dinar) | 211 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (742 Dinar) | 1,071 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (55 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 30 Dinar | - | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (9,119 Dinar) | 127,834 Dinar | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (6,079 Dinar) | 55,395 Dinar | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (1,958 Dinar) | 3,561 Dinar | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 900 (5,471 Dinar) | 62,417 Dinar | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 28,146 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 252 (1,532 Dinar) | 4,623 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (2,000 Dinar) | 4,920 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,920 (23,831 Dinar) | 41,034 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (8,146 Dinar) | 22,663 Dinar | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (438 Dinar) | 558 Dinar | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (122 Dinar) | 372 Dinar | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 43% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (3,569 Dinar) | 5,697 Dinar | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (3,386 Dinar) | 5,551 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (5,173 Dinar) | 11,971 Dinar | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (5,125 Dinar) | 10,648 Dinar | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (1,679,034 Dinar) | 3,435,990 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (18 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (365 Dinar) | 1,967 Dinar | - 81% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 465 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 53% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (128 Dinar) | 245 Dinar | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (267 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (426 Dinar) | 1,151 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (280 Dinar) | 235 Dinar | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (176 Dinar) | 413 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (152 Dinar) | 345 Dinar | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (73 Dinar) | 167 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (67 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (152 Dinar) | 243 Dinar | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (486 Dinar) | 1,881 Dinar | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (426 Dinar) | 789 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (2,432 Dinar) | 2,872 Dinar | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (912 Dinar) | 5,255 Dinar | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (462 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (91 Dinar) | 239 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (195 Dinar) | 377 Dinar | - 48% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 1,878 (11,417 Dinar) | 16,289 Dinar | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 9 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (608 Dinar) | 2,827 Dinar | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (152 Dinar) | 198 Dinar | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 566 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 58% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
414,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 174,062 Dinar
(E£ 28,632)
in Aswan.
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