Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 62% | |||
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| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 84 (£3.72) | £13 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 67 (£2.99) | £5.57 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (£1.71) | £3.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (£0.68) | £0.87 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 19 (£0.86) | £2.43 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (£0.35) | £1.91 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 27 (£1.20) | £3.58 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 22 (£1.00) | £1.69 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 7 (£0.30) | £1.13 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 24 (£1.06) | £2.17 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 117 (£5.23) | £7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (£0.59) | £1.64 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.71 (£0.25) | £1.04 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 5,630 (£251) | £1,117 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,910 (£174) | £868 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 387 (£17) | £170 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,904 (£174) | £661 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,183 (£97) | £621 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 393 (£17) | £125 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 288 (£13) | £21 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | E£ 5,925 (£264) | £386 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,086 (£93) | £110 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (£3.49) | £7 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 40 (£1.77) | £12 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 856 (£38) | £63 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (£33) | £30 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,240 (£100) | £72 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,413 (£63) | £68 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 445,083 (£19,814) | £17,932 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (£0.29) | £1.25 | - 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 166 (£7) | £65 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 57 (£2.54) | £11 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 25 (£1.11) | £3.03 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (£3.20) | £4.55 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 171 (£8) | £62 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (£1.78) | £2.75 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (£1.14) | £1.32 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 35 (£1.54) | £3.71 | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 18 (£0.80) | £1.73 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 13 (£0.56) | £1.61 | - 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 55 (£2.46) | £13 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Alexandria | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 206 (£9) | £31 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 132 (£5.86) | £18 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 735 (£33) | £62 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 358 (£16) | £60 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 63 (£2.81) | £8 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 35 (£1.55) | £2.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 31 (£1.36) | £3.83 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (£495) | £389 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.27 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 514 (£23) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 40 (£1.76) | £9 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 64% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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