Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas, United States vs Tanta, Egypt
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| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (E£ 205) | E£ 50 | + 310% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 127) | E£ 30 | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (E£ 54) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.03 (E£ 32) | E£ 17 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.38 (E£ 37) | E£ 8 | + 367% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.78 (E£ 75) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (E£ 46) | E£ 25 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.20 (E£ 19) | E£ 6.00 | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.98 (E£ 47) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (E£ 206) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (E£ 27) | E£ 9 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.51 (E£ 24) | E£ 5.00 | + 375% | |
| Housing | + 79% | |||
| Housing in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 79% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,870 (E£ 29,351) | E£ 4,000 | + 634% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,355 (E£ 21,266) | E£ 3,000 | + 609% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $187 (E£ 2,940) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,136 (E£ 17,835) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $792 (E£ 12,439) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $102 (E£ 1,603) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (E£ 799) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $297 (E£ 4,664) | E£ 1,300 | + 259% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (E£ 2,146) | E£ 1,000 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 149) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (E£ 262) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (E£ 683) | E£ 300 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (E£ 829) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (E£ 1,372) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (E£ 2,084) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,900 (E£ 343,763) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.50 (E£ 8) | E£ 8 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (E£ 557) | E£ 300 | + 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (E£ 351) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.16 (E£ 81) | E£ 10 | + 710% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (E£ 216) | E£ 50 | + 332% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $121 (E£ 1,894) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (E£ 97) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.90 (E£ 46) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (E£ 77) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.74 (E£ 43) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.39 (E£ 22) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (E£ 295) | E£ 40 | + 637% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (E£ 654) | E£ 100 | + 554% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 357) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (E£ 3,197) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (E£ 1,074) | E£ 300 | + 258% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 156) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (E£ 78) | E£ 20 | + 288% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (E£ 79) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (E£ 6,030) | E£ 7,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (E£ 1.86) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $61 (E£ 950) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 108) | E£ 42 | + 158% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 392 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Antonio, Texas (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,270 ($1,355) in San Antonio, Texas to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 13,000 in Tanta.
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