Cost of living in Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt vs Osh, Kyrgyzstan
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Food | + 28% | |||
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Food in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is 28% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 100 (541 som) | 358 som | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 70 (379 som) | 153 som | + 147% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 40 (216 som) | 140 som | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 11 (58 som) | 50 som | + 17% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 21 (114 som) | 104 som | + 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 55 som | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (130 som) | 173 som | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 10 (54 som) | 42 som | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 35 som | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 28 (152 som) | 71 som | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 549 som | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 10 (54 som) | 80 som | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.50 (14 som) | 38 som | - 64% | |
Housing | + 53% | |||
Housing in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is 53% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 20,000 (108,229 som) | 18,586 som | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 1,500 (8,117 som) | 15,000 som | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 2,882 som | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 9,000 (48,703 som) | 13,000 som | + 275% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 11,000 som | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 1,221 som | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 165 (893 som) | 1,756 som | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,000 (21,646 som) | 25,076 som | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 8,458 som | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 551 som | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 200 som | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 2,948 som | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 2,000 som | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,000 (5,411 som) | 3,125 som | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 4,000 som | - | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is 19% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 550,000 som | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.50 (19 som) | 41 som | - 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 60 (325 som) | 809 som | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is 5% cheaper than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 175 som | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 50 (271 som) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 225 som | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 225 som | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 25 (135 som) | 217 som | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 67 som | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 10 (54 som) | 117 som | - 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 20 (108 som) | 183 som | - 41% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is about the same as in Osh (Kyrgyzstan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 200 (1,082 som) | 633 som | + 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 50 (271 som) | 475 som | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,000 som | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 2,225 som | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 317 som | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 15 (81 som) | 100 som | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 105 som | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.00 som | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 3,375 som | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 92 som | - | |
TOTAL | + 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 30, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) is 14% more expensive than in Osh (Kyrgyzstan)
For example, you would need at least 65,243 som (E£ 12,056) in Al Mahallah al Kubra to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 57,000 som in Osh.
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