Cost of living in Aswan, Egypt vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 55 (R$ 19) | R$ 35 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 45 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 18 (R$ 6) | R$ 30 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (R$ 3.48) | R$ 4.00 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 12 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 24 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.48 (R$ 1.91) | R$ 9 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 30 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 9 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.00 (R$ 1.74) | R$ 10 | - 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 12 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 60 | - 93% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 122 (R$ 42) | R$ 120 | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 9 (R$ 3.13) | R$ 6.00 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 3.00 | - | |
Housing | + 2% | |||
Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,000 (R$ 3,477) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 1,000 (R$ 348) | R$ 1,450 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 322 (R$ 112) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 900 (R$ 313) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 252 (R$ 88) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 329 (R$ 114) | R$ 70 | + 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 3,920 (R$ 1,363) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,340 (R$ 466) | R$ 300 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 72 (R$ 25) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 20 (R$ 7) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 77% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (R$ 204) | R$ 80 | + 155% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 557 (R$ 194) | R$ 60 | + 223% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 851 (R$ 296) | R$ 500 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 843 (R$ 293) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 50% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 276,190 (R$ 96,045) | R$ 15,000 | + 540% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.90 (R$ 1.01) | R$ 4.46 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (R$ 21) | R$ 227 | - 91% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 72% | |||
Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 21 (R$ 7) | R$ 20 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 44 (R$ 15) | R$ 50 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 70 (R$ 24) | R$ 300 | - 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 46 (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 29 (R$ 10) | R$ 27 | - 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 36 | - 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 12 (R$ 4.17) | R$ 13 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 11 (R$ 3.83) | R$ 13 | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 60 | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 47% | |||
Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 47% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 80 (R$ 28) | R$ 200 | - 86% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 70 (R$ 24) | R$ 80 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 400 (R$ 139) | R$ 300 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 150 (R$ 52) | R$ 80 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 76 (R$ 26) | R$ 80 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (R$ 5.22) | R$ 10 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 0.50 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 100 (R$ 35) | R$ 300 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 25 (R$ 9) | R$ 5.00 | + 74% | |
TOTAL | - 39% |

These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 39% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 11,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 6,759 (E£ 19,436) in Aswan.
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