Cost of living in Aswan (Egypt) is 36% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary)
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| Food in Aswan (Egypt) is 34% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| E£ 55 (1,053 Ft) | 1,883 Ft | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| E£ 45 (862 Ft) | 1,476 Ft | 42% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| E£ 18 (345 Ft) | 709 Ft | 51% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| E£ 10 (192 Ft) | 220 Ft | 13% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| E£ 12 (230 Ft) | 493 Ft | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| E£ 5.48 (105 Ft) | 436 Ft | 76% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| E£ 25 (479 Ft) | 889 Ft | 46% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| E£ 15 (287 Ft) | 304 Ft | 6% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| E£ 5.00 (96 Ft) | 190 Ft | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| E£ 12 (230 Ft) | 210 Ft | 9% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| E£ 122 (2,337 Ft) | 1,157 Ft | 102% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| E£ 9 (172 Ft) | 384 Ft | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| - | 114 Ft | - |
| Housing in Aswan (Egypt) is 25% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 10,000 (191,531 Ft) | 151,666 Ft | 26% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 1,000 (19,153 Ft) | 92,379 Ft | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| E£ 322 (6,167 Ft) | 39,779 Ft | 84% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 900 (17,238 Ft) | 88,189 Ft | 80% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| - | 48,559 Ft | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| E£ 252 (4,827 Ft) | 26,962 Ft | 82% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| E£ 329 (6,301 Ft) | 3,094 Ft | 104% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| E£ 3,920 (75,080 Ft) | 112,253 Ft | 33% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 1,340 (25,665 Ft) | 19,854 Ft | 29% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| E£ 72 (1,379 Ft) | 3,012 Ft | 54% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| E£ 20 (383 Ft) | 2,045 Ft | 81% |
| Clothes in Aswan (Egypt) is 11% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| E£ 587 (11,243 Ft) | 16,177 Ft | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| E£ 557 (10,668 Ft) | 10,262 Ft | 4% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 851 (16,299 Ft) | 22,129 Ft | 26% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| E£ 843 (16,146 Ft) | 22,117 Ft | 27% |
| Transportation in Aswan (Egypt) is 53% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| E£ 276,190 (5,289,900 Ft) | 6,397,140 Ft | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| E£ 2.90 (56 Ft) | 360 Ft | 85% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| E£ 60 (1,149 Ft) | 6,624 Ft | 83% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 2,364 Ft | - |
| Personal Care in Aswan (Egypt) is 57% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 21 (402 Ft) | 1,946 Ft | 79% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| E£ 44 (843 Ft) | 1,885 Ft | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| E£ 70 (1,341 Ft) | 5,440 Ft | 75% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| E£ 46 (881 Ft) | 696 Ft | 27% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| E£ 29 (555 Ft) | 1,302 Ft | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| E£ 25 (479 Ft) | 1,098 Ft | 56% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| E£ 12 (230 Ft) | 322 Ft | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| E£ 11 (211 Ft) | 525 Ft | 60% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 25 (479 Ft) | 1,262 Ft | 62% |
| Entertainment in Aswan (Egypt) is 28% cheaper than in Veszprém (Hungary) | ||
| Aswan (Egypt) | Veszprém (Hungary) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| E£ 80 (1,532 Ft) | 3,794 Ft | 60% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| E£ 70 (1,341 Ft) | 2,935 Ft | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| E£ 400 (7,661 Ft) | 8,980 Ft | 15% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| E£ 150 (2,873 Ft) | 6,435 Ft | 55% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| E£ 76 (1,456 Ft) | 1,658 Ft | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 15 (287 Ft) | 455 Ft | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| E£ 32 (613 Ft) | 448 Ft | 37% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | 381,014 Ft | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 44 Ft | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| E£ 100 (1,915 Ft) | 7,950 Ft | 76% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| E£ 25 (479 Ft) | 1,130 Ft | 58% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 464,000 Ft in Veszprém you would need to make just about 297,799 Ft (E£ 15,548) in Aswan.