- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United Kingdom
- Alexandria
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 66 (£2.75) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 55 (£2.32) | £5.50 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 32 (£1.36) | £3.36 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (£0.51) | £0.80 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 16 (£0.67) | £2.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 6 (£0.26) | £1.42 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (£1.14) | £4.91 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 15 (£0.63) | £1.69 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.21 (£0.22) | £0.81 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 13 (£0.53) | £1.64 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 88 (£3.71) | £7 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (£0.39) | £1.79 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.28 (£0.10) | £0.70 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 82% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 82% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,826 (£203) | £1,307 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,486 (£104) | £1,091 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 245 (£10) | £186 | - 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,488 (£104) | £686 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,489 (£63) | £568 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 238 (£10) | £154 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 397 (£17) | £22 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 6,060 (£254) | £351 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,489 (£63) | £80 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 55 (£2.31) | £8 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 17 (£0.71) | £12 | - 94% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 644 (£27) | £67 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 604 (£25) | £32 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,360 (£57) | £60 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 581 (£24) | £64 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 77% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 348,808 (£14,644) | £17,989 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 3.19 (£0.13) | £1.15 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 123 (£5.15) | £60 | - 91% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (£0.88) | £18 | - 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 78% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (£1.02) | £3.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 90 (£3.78) | £5.88 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 98 (£4.12) | £74 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (£1.26) | £2.55 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 19 (£0.79) | £1.49 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 23 (£0.94) | £3.31 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (£0.53) | £1.53 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (£0.49) | £1.81 | - 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 28 (£1.17) | £15 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (£4.98) | £35 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (£3.07) | £18 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 323 (£14) | £67 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 214 (£9) | £56 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (£2.19) | £7 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (£1.00) | £2.76 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (£0.82) | £3.56 | - 77% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | E£ 12,523 (£526) | £333 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.24 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 379 (£16) | £37 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (£1.09) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 75% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 712 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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EGP
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 75% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,061
(E£ 25,264)
in Alexandria.
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