- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Canada
- Alexandria
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 61 (C$4.53) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 48 (C$3.52) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 25 (C$1.87) | C$6 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 10 (C$0.73) | C$2.38 | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 11 (C$0.78) | C$4.08 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (C$0.46) | C$2.62 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (C$1.99) | C$10 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13 (C$0.97) | C$3.73 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 3.74 (C$0.28) | C$2.90 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 9 (C$0.66) | C$2.89 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 89 (C$7) | C$16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (C$0.67) | C$2.31 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.71 (C$0.20) | C$1.76 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,450 (C$328) | C$1,186 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,577 (C$190) | C$982 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 218 (C$16) | C$117 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,526 (C$186) | C$919 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,181 (C$87) | C$695 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 512 (C$38) | C$64 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 443 (C$33) | C$39 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,512 (C$406) | C$392 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,699 (C$125) | C$111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 64 (C$4.69) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 19 (C$1.38) | C$26 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 645 (C$48) | C$61 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 599 (C$44) | C$41 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,046 (C$77) | C$95 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 720 (C$53) | C$87 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 507,909 (C$37,441) | C$22,684 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.02 (C$0.22) | C$1.19 | - 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 109 (C$8) | C$47 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (C$1.54) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (C$1.79) | C$8 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (C$5.60) | C$20 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 112 (C$8) | C$85 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (C$2.21) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 30 (C$2.21) | C$3.90 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 27 (C$1.99) | C$3.90 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (C$0.93) | C$3.21 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (C$0.85) | C$2.46 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 39 (C$2.89) | C$19 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 86% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (C$9) | C$43 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (C$5.41) | C$27 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 283 (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 233 (C$17) | C$93 | - 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (C$3.85) | C$9 | - 58% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (C$1.76) | C$5.44 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (C$1.44) | C$5.57 | - 74% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 2,268 (C$167) | C$141 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (C$0.02) | C$2.00 | - 99% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 394 (C$29) | C$34 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (C$1.92) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 421 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,235
(E£ 16,750)
in Alexandria.
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