- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- Canada
- Alexandria
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 60 (C$4.25) | C$14 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 51 (C$3.64) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 32 (C$2.29) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (C$0.83) | C$2.38 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 17 (C$1.20) | C$4.26 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 5.56 (C$0.39) | C$2.62 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 26 (C$1.87) | C$9 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 13 (C$0.95) | C$3.73 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.76 (C$0.34) | C$2.90 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 13 (C$0.89) | C$2.89 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 88 (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (C$0.62) | C$2.31 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.12 (C$0.15) | C$1.76 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,499 (C$319) | C$1,186 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,486 (C$176) | C$982 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 223 (C$16) | C$117 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,488 (C$177) | C$919 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,489 (C$106) | C$695 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 253 (C$18) | C$64 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 350 (C$25) | C$39 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,618 (C$398) | C$392 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,400 (C$99) | C$111 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 55 (C$3.90) | C$10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 17 (C$1.20) | C$26 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 587 (C$42) | C$61 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 581 (C$41) | C$41 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,360 (C$96) | C$95 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 466 (C$33) | C$87 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 317,760 (C$22,540) | C$22,684 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.91 (C$0.21) | C$1.19 | - 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 109 (C$8) | C$47 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (C$1.48) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 79% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (C$1.72) | C$8 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (C$5.39) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 112 (C$8) | C$85 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (C$2.13) | C$7 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 19 (C$1.34) | C$3.90 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 23 (C$1.60) | C$3.90 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (C$0.89) | C$3.21 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (C$0.82) | C$2.46 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 27 (C$1.89) | C$19 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 85% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 85% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (C$8) | C$44 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (C$5.21) | C$26 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 283 (C$20) | C$84 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 233 (C$17) | C$90 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (C$3.70) | C$9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (C$1.69) | C$5.98 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (C$1.38) | C$5.61 | - 75% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 2,268 (C$161) | C$141 | + 14% | |
| 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£ 379 (C$27) | C$34 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (C$1.85) | C$10 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,004
(E£ 14,149)
in Alexandria.
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