Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs Aberdeen, United Kingdom
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 90 (£4.41) | £12 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 65 (£3.17) | £5.43 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 39 (£1.91) | £3.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 14 (£0.70) | £0.93 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (£0.90) | £2.39 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (£0.40) | £1.96 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 23 (£1.13) | £3.47 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 20 (£0.99) | £1.71 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 5.63 (£0.28) | £1.30 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (£1.07) | £2.12 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (£5.47) | £7 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 12 (£0.61) | £1.64 | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.15 (£0.25) | £1.11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 5,577 (£274) | £1,100 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,553 (£175) | £870 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 409 (£20) | £170 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,887 (£191) | £599 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,071 (£102) | £624 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 661 (£32) | £126 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 258 (£13) | £21 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,114 (£300) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,924 (£95) | £107 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 81 (£3.99) | £6 | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 48 (£2.37) | £12 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 793 (£39) | £62 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 716 (£35) | £30 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,960 (£96) | £66 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 679 (£33) | £69 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 446,626 (£21,949) | £18,131 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 5.62 (£0.28) | £1.24 | - 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 144 (£7) | £66 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 38 (£1.85) | £15 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (£1.20) | £2.95 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 75 (£3.71) | £4.55 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 170 (£8) | £62 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (£1.97) | £2.75 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 25 (£1.25) | £1.30 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 28 (£1.39) | £3.71 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 19 (£0.95) | £1.73 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (£0.61) | £1.64 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 55 (£2.69) | £13 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 206 (£10) | £33 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 118 (£5.81) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 575 (£28) | £66 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 294 (£14) | £58 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (£3.14) | £8 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (£1.55) | £2.90 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (£1.57) | £3.86 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,483 (£564) | £389 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 465 (£23) | £36 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 35 (£1.70) | £9 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 395 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,192 (E£ 24,250) in Alexandria.
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