- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United Kingdom
- Alexandria
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 72 (£2.91) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 72 (£2.89) | £5.50 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 36 (£1.47) | £3.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 13 (£0.54) | £0.81 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 20 (£0.81) | £2.15 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 14 (£0.57) | £1.37 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 29 (£1.17) | £4.65 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (£0.85) | £1.77 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.98 (£0.24) | £0.79 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 19 (£0.78) | £1.64 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 92 (£3.73) | £7 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 11 (£0.46) | £1.76 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 10 (£0.42) | £0.76 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 5,401 (£218) | £1,307 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 3,866 (£156) | £1,091 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 898 (£36) | £181 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 3,625 (£147) | £686 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 2,335 (£94) | £568 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 736 (£30) | £117 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 365 (£15) | £22 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,508 (£263) | £356 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,489 (£60) | £79 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 67 (£2.73) | £8 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | £12 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 740 (£30) | £67 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 614 (£25) | £32 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,504 (£61) | £60 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 777 (£31) | £64 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 453,039 (£18,317) | £17,989 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.88 (£0.16) | £1.14 | - 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 182 (£7) | £60 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 126 (£5.11) | £18 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 33 (£1.32) | £3.17 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 80 (£3.23) | £5.88 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 200 (£8) | £61 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 40 (£1.62) | £2.60 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 21 (£0.85) | £1.39 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 26 (£1.04) | £3.06 | - 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 20 (£0.80) | £1.57 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 15 (£0.59) | £1.96 | - 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 48 (£1.92) | £15 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 153 (£6) | £36 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 96 (£3.89) | £18 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 520 (£21) | £68 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 228 (£9) | £56 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (£2.11) | £7 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (£0.98) | £2.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (£0.79) | £4.24 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | E£ 11,487 (£464) | £401 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 416 (£17) | £37 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 28 (£1.13) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 555 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.04043
GBP
/
EGP
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,254
(E£ 31,021)
in Alexandria.
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