Cost of living in Port Louis is 82% higher than in Giza (without rent).
Rent in Port Louis is 355% more expensive than in Giza.
Cost of living including rent in Port Louis is 156% higher than in Giza.
Food in Port Louis is 87% more expensive than in Giza.
Transport in Port Louis is 112% more expensive than in Giza.
| Port Louis | Giza | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Port Louis | Giza | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5 $ | 3.41 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32 $ | 15.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.14 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.9 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.5 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 0.32 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.35 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.69 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.37 $ | 4.54 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 9.01 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.89 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.05 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.19 $ | 0.42 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 0.6 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.12 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 6.18 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.08 $ | 1.85 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.85 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.7 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.57 $ | 0.26 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.9 $ | 2.68 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 23 $ | 10.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.77 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.12 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.84 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.51 $ | 0.53 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
29.1 $ | 9.12 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
45 $ | 14 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
31 $ | 8.65 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 305 $ | 63.7 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 560 $ | 112 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 452 $ | 89 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 661 $ | 241 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,168 $ | 793 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,154 $ | 338 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 522 $ | 145 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.13 % | 14.76 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 29.5 $ | 17.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.63 $ | 3.08 $ |
| Haircut | 8.74 $ | 2.07 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 87.1 $ | 99.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 61.4 $ | 22.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 223 $ | 67.1 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,888 $ | 1,758 $ |