Cost of living in Alexandria
compared to
Cost of living in Alexandria vs. Egypt overall average
Alexandria is 6.4% more expensive than Egypt overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 6.2% less in Alexandria
- Groceries
-
pay 5.9% more in Alexandria
- Transportation
-
pay 33.5% more in Alexandria
- Housing
-
pay 16.8% less in Alexandria
- Childcare
-
pay 17.9% more in Alexandria
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 9.7% less in Alexandria
- Clothing
-
pay 20.1% more in Alexandria
The cost of transportation, clothing, childcare, and groceries in Alexandria are more expensive than in Egypt. Expenses including housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Alexandria.
Alexandria Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.16
EGP198.03
|
$2.49
-
$5.20
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.20
EGP247.54
|
$3.32
-
$5.20
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.34
EGP16.04
|
$0.31
-
$0.42
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.12
EGP5.68
|
$0.10
-
$0.17
|
Alexandria - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.75
EGP35.79
|
$0.34
-
$2.49
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$1.90
EGP90.64
|
$0.83
-
$3.64
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.28
EGP156.18
|
$2.75
-
$3.93
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.43
EGP67.99
|
$1.00
-
$1.62
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.09
EGP99.71
|
$1.70
-
$2.36
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
EGP32.23
|
$0.38
-
$0.94
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.30
EGP14.22
|
$0.24
-
$0.47
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.21
EGP9.88
|
$0.09
-
$0.33
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.16
EGP7.52
|
$0.08
-
$0.24
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.16
EGP7.67
|
$0.07
-
$0.28
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.18
EGP8.53
|
$0.09
-
$0.28
|
Alexandria - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.31
EGP62.45
|
$1.18
-
$1.49
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$14.55
EGP693.12
|
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-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$37,404.27
EGP1,782,313.61
|
$35,326.26
-
$37,404.27
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.95
EGP188.13
|
$2.08
-
$5.82
|
Alexandria - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.21
EGP534.03
|
$4.99
-
$20.78
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$126.41
EGP6,023.56
|
$103.90
-
$311.70
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$72.73
EGP3,465.61
|
$62.34
-
$103.90
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$10.28
EGP489.66
|
$7.37
-
$15.89
|
Alexandria - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$86.35
EGP4,114.72
|
$51.95
-
$103.90
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,847.12
EGP88,015.49
|
$1,454.61
-
$2,493.62
|
Alexandria - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.45
EGP69.31
|
$1.25
-
$2.08
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.50
EGP71.64
|
$0.73
-
$2.49
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.06
EGP98.03
|
$1.66
-
$3.12
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$14.09
EGP671.46
|
$5.20
-
$31.17
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$2.91
EGP138.62
|
$2.08
-
$3.12
|
Alexandria - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.45
EGP1,450.99
|
$12.47
-
$62.34
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.07
EGP2,623.96
|
$16.62
-
$83.12
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$133.92
EGP6,381.12
|
$72.73
-
$249.36
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.29
EGP2,586.83
|
$14.55
-
$103.90
|
Alexandria - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Egypt
to see the average cost of cities throughout Egypt, like
Damietta (Dumyat),
Tanta,
El Faiyum,
Sixth of October City (6th of October),
Hurghada,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Egypt compared to Alexandria.
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