Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece)
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| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| E£ 55 (€2.90) | €15 | 80% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| E£ 45 (€2.38) | €7 | 65% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| E£ 18 (€0.95) | €4.12 | 77% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| E£ 10 (€0.53) | €1.23 | 57% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| E£ 12 (€0.63) | €4.05 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| E£ 5.48 (€0.29) | €1.54 | 81% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.32) | €4.69 | 72% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| E£ 15 (€0.79) | €1.37 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| E£ 5.00 (€0.26) | €0.98 | 73% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| E£ 12 (€0.63) | €1.30 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| E£ 122 (€6) | €11 | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| E£ 9 (€0.48) | €2.01 | 76% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| - | €0.62 | - |
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 46% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 10,000 (€528) | €593 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 1,000 (€53) | €436 | 88% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| E£ 322 (€17) | €121 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 900 (€48) | €424 | 89% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | €315 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| E£ 252 (€13) | €82 | 84% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| E£ 329 (€17) | €20 | 14% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| E£ 3,920 (€207) | €379 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 1,340 (€71) | €111 | 36% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| E£ 72 (€3.80) | €9 | 55% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| E£ 20 (€1.06) | €6 | 83% |
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 21% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| E£ 587 (€31) | €78 | 60% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| E£ 557 (€29) | €22 | 32% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 851 (€45) | €77 | 41% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| E£ 843 (€45) | €89 | 50% |
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| E£ 276,190 (€14,587) | €20,726 | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| E£ 2.90 (€0.15) | €1.58 | 90% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| E£ 60 (€3.17) | €30 | 89% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €21 | - |
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 21 (€1.11) | €3.14 | 65% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| E£ 44 (€2.32) | €9 | 73% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| E£ 70 (€3.70) | €31 | 88% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| E£ 46 (€2.43) | €3.64 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| E£ 29 (€1.53) | €4.05 | 62% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.32) | €4.38 | 70% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| E£ 12 (€0.63) | €1.84 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| E£ 11 (€0.58) | €2.18 | 73% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.32) | €9 | 86% |
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Thessaloniki (Greece) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Thessaloniki (Greece) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| E£ 80 (€4.23) | €25 | 83% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| E£ 70 (€3.70) | €15 | 75% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| E£ 400 (€21) | €45 | 53% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| E£ 150 (€8) | €45 | 82% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| E£ 76 (€4.01) | €9 | 56% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 15 (€0.79) | €3.80 | 79% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| E£ 32 (€1.69) | €3.87 | 56% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | €434 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | €0.36 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| E£ 100 (€5.28) | €42 | 87% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| E£ 25 (€1.32) | €4.66 | 72% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,900 in Thessaloniki you would need to make just about €785 (E£ 14,861) in Aswan.