- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Algeria
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- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 45% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (355 Dinar) | 634 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 45 (291 Dinar) | 441 Dinar | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (116 Dinar) | 329 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (65 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (78 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (35 Dinar) | 75 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (162 Dinar) | 431 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (97 Dinar) | 281 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (32 Dinar) | 59 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (78 Dinar) | 231 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (789 Dinar) | 1,293 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (58 Dinar) | 142 Dinar | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 50 Dinar | - | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 71% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (9,695 Dinar) | 114,188 Dinar | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (6,464 Dinar) | 55,155 Dinar | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (2,081 Dinar) | 22,246 Dinar | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 900 (5,817 Dinar) | 57,990 Dinar | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 32,141 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 252 (1,629 Dinar) | 4,858 Dinar | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (2,127 Dinar) | 5,146 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,920 (25,337 Dinar) | 39,413 Dinar | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (8,661 Dinar) | 22,363 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (465 Dinar) | 510 Dinar | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (129 Dinar) | 777 Dinar | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (3,794 Dinar) | 5,636 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (3,600 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (5,500 Dinar) | 11,784 Dinar | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (5,449 Dinar) | 11,018 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 53% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (1,785,168 Dinar) | 3,635,320 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (19 Dinar) | 32 Dinar | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (388 Dinar) | 1,955 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 626 Dinar | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (136 Dinar) | 223 Dinar | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (284 Dinar) | 378 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (452 Dinar) | 1,562 Dinar | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (297 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (187 Dinar) | 410 Dinar | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (162 Dinar) | 316 Dinar | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (78 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (71 Dinar) | 144 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (162 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 42% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (517 Dinar) | 1,637 Dinar | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (452 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (2,585 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (970 Dinar) | 5,775 Dinar | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (491 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (97 Dinar) | 196 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (207 Dinar) | 392 Dinar | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 14 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (646 Dinar) | 2,950 Dinar | - 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (162 Dinar) | 276 Dinar | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 687 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.464
DZD
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
359,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 160,767 Dinar
(E£ 24,873)
in Aswan.
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