- Cost of Living
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- Algeria
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- Algiers
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt compared to Algiers, Algeria
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (362 Dinar) | 691 Dinar | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 45 (296 Dinar) | 437 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (118 Dinar) | 326 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (66 Dinar) | 83 Dinar | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (79 Dinar) | 160 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (36 Dinar) | 78 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (164 Dinar) | 461 Dinar | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (99 Dinar) | 278 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (33 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (79 Dinar) | 225 Dinar | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (802 Dinar) | 1,476 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (59 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 45 Dinar | - | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 1,500 (9,862 Dinar) | 112,775 Dinar | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 1,000 (6,574 Dinar) | 56,582 Dinar | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (2,117 Dinar) | 16,846 Dinar | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 900 (5,917 Dinar) | 59,488 Dinar | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 29,264 Dinar | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 252 (1,657 Dinar) | 3,381 Dinar | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (2,163 Dinar) | 4,488 Dinar | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 3,920 (25,772 Dinar) | 36,933 Dinar | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (8,810 Dinar) | 20,566 Dinar | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (473 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (131 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (3,859 Dinar) | 5,651 Dinar | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (3,662 Dinar) | 6,762 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (5,595 Dinar) | 12,238 Dinar | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (5,542 Dinar) | 10,887 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (1,815,808 Dinar) | 3,359,110 Dinar | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (19 Dinar) | 31 Dinar | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (394 Dinar) | 2,235 Dinar | - 82% | |
| 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 (138 Dinar) | 201 Dinar | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (289 Dinar) | 376 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (460 Dinar) | 1,781 Dinar | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 46 (302 Dinar) | 228 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (191 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (164 Dinar) | 294 Dinar | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (79 Dinar) | 139 Dinar | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (72 Dinar) | 141 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (164 Dinar) | 436 Dinar | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 43% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (526 Dinar) | 1,721 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (460 Dinar) | 1,224 Dinar | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (2,630 Dinar) | 2,270 Dinar | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (986 Dinar) | 5,925 Dinar | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (500 Dinar) | 651 Dinar | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (99 Dinar) | 218 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (210 Dinar) | 418 Dinar | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 70,568 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 11 Dinar | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (657 Dinar) | 2,877 Dinar | - 77% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (164 Dinar) | 271 Dinar | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 779 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.574
DZD
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 54% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
306,000 Dinar
in Algiers
you would need to make just about 141,005 Dinar
(E£ 21,447)
in Aswan.
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