Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 67% | |||
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| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 84 (C$5.85) | C$20 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 67 (C$4.71) | C$10 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (C$2.68) | C$5.78 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (C$1.07) | C$1.98 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (C$1.35) | C$4.18 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (C$0.56) | C$3.17 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (C$1.89) | C$10 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 22 (C$1.57) | C$4.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (C$0.47) | C$3.76 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (C$1.66) | C$3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 117 (C$8) | C$19 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (C$0.92) | C$2.48 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.71 (C$0.40) | C$1.93 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 5,630 (C$394) | C$2,136 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,910 (C$274) | C$1,241 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 387 (C$27) | C$124 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,904 (C$273) | C$1,120 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,183 (C$153) | C$805 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 393 (C$27) | C$66 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 288 (C$20) | C$54 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,925 (C$415) | C$311 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,086 (C$146) | C$97 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (C$5.50) | C$10 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 40 (C$2.78) | C$25 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 23% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 856 (C$60) | C$60 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,240 (C$157) | C$98 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,413 (C$99) | C$117 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 51% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 445,083 (C$31,172) | C$22,942 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (C$0.46) | C$1.40 | - 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 166 (C$12) | C$67 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 57 (C$4.00) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (C$1.74) | C$8 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (C$5.04) | C$22 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 171 (C$12) | C$77 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (C$2.81) | C$6 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (C$1.79) | C$3.85 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (C$2.43) | C$4.33 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 18 (C$1.26) | C$3.16 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 13 (C$0.89) | C$2.46 | - 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 55 (C$3.87) | C$20 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 206 (C$14) | C$51 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 132 (C$9) | C$27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 735 (C$51) | C$135 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 358 (C$25) | C$96 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 63 (C$4.42) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (C$2.44) | C$5.42 | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 31 (C$2.14) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (C$778) | C$647 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.27 (C$0.02) | C$0.83 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 514 (C$36) | C$37 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (C$2.77) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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