Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Tanta, Egypt
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Food | + 167% | |||
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Food in Munich (Germany) is 167% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (E£ 219) | E£ 50 | + 337% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (E£ 150) | E£ 30 | + 400% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (E£ 85) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (E£ 20) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.52 (E£ 47) | E£ 17 | + 181% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (E£ 55) | E£ 8 | + 588% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (E£ 103) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.57 (E£ 48) | E£ 25 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (E£ 30) | E£ 6.00 | + 393% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.97 (E£ 18) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (E£ 152) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 257% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (E£ 25) | E£ 5.00 | + 402% | |
Housing | + 116% | |||
Housing in Munich (Germany) is 116% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (E£ 41,235) | E£ 4,000 | + 931% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (E£ 33,267) | E£ 3,000 | + 1009% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (E£ 3,879) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,278 (E£ 23,976) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,050 (E£ 19,696) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €111 (E£ 2,079) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (E£ 517) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | €401 (E£ 7,522) | E£ 1,300 | + 479% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (E£ 1,278) | E£ 1,000 | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (E£ 85) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (E£ 293) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 36% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (E£ 1,519) | E£ 300 | + 406% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (E£ 787) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (E£ 1,622) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (E£ 2,292) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 126% | |||
Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (E£ 408,474) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (E£ 24) | E£ 8 | + 217% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €64 (E£ 1,205) | E£ 300 | + 302% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (E£ 355) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 62% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 126) | E£ 10 | + 1159% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (E£ 306) | E£ 50 | + 513% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (E£ 999) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (E£ 81) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (E£ 36) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (E£ 49) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.13 (E£ 21) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (E£ 481) | E£ 40 | + 1103% | |
Entertainment | + 74% | |||
Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 74% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (E£ 698) | E£ 100 | + 598% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €22 (E£ 413) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (E£ 2,869) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (E£ 1,319) | E£ 300 | + 340% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (E£ 191) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (E£ 69) | E£ 20 | + 246% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (E£ 77) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (E£ 9,703) | E£ 7,000 | + 39% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (E£ 2.80) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (E£ 1,237) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (E£ 126) | E£ 42 | + 200% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 27,329 (€1,456) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 13,000 in Tanta.
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