- Cost of Living
- Egypt
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- Alexandria
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- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 72 (C$5.23) | C$15 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 72 (C$5.19) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 37 (C$2.71) | C$5.69 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (C$0.98) | C$2.05 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (C$1.46) | C$4.81 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (C$1.02) | C$2.90 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (C$2.10) | C$10 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (C$1.52) | C$4.00 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.86 (C$0.43) | C$3.34 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 19 (C$1.41) | C$3.36 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 92 (C$7) | C$16 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (C$0.82) | C$2.41 | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (C$0.75) | C$2.01 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 61% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,401 (C$392) | C$1,651 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 3,866 (C$281) | C$1,142 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 898 (C$65) | C$102 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,625 (C$263) | C$1,038 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 2,335 (C$169) | C$779 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 736 (C$53) | C$66 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 365 (C$26) | C$39 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,508 (C$472) | C$351 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,877 (C$136) | C$86 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 67 (C$4.89) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 11% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 740 (C$54) | C$59 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 681 (C$49) | C$40 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,691 (C$123) | C$93 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 777 (C$56) | C$92 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 52% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 453,039 (C$32,879) | C$22,749 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.88 (C$0.28) | C$1.27 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 182 (C$13) | C$65 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 126 (C$9) | C$31 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (C$2.37) | C$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (C$5.26) | C$20 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 200 (C$15) | C$96 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 40 (C$2.91) | C$6 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 21 (C$1.53) | C$3.72 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 26 (C$1.87) | C$2.83 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (C$1.44) | C$3.09 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 15 (C$1.07) | C$2.46 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 46 (C$3.34) | C$19 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 153 (C$11) | C$46 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 99 (C$7) | C$26 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 520 (C$38) | C$101 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 249 (C$18) | C$85 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (C$3.79) | C$8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 25 (C$1.83) | C$5.34 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (C$1.41) | C$5.67 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,487 (C$834) | C$549 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (C$0.02) | C$1.04 | - 98% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 416 (C$30) | C$35 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 28 (C$2.03) | C$11 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 521 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,885
(E£ 25,978)
in Alexandria.
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