- Cost of Living
- Egypt
- United Kingdom
- Alexandria
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 61 (£2.65) | £15 | - 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | E£ 49 (£2.11) | £5.50 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 32 (£1.37) | £3.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 12 (£0.50) | £0.80 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | E£ 16 (£0.71) | £2.15 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 4.77 (£0.21) | £1.42 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 28 (£1.22) | £4.91 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 12 (£0.51) | £1.69 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 4.31 (£0.19) | £0.84 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 9 (£0.39) | £1.64 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 89 (£3.83) | £7 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | E£ 9 (£0.39) | £1.80 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 2.71 (£0.12) | £0.71 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 81% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 4,287 (£185) | £1,307 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | E£ 2,487 (£107) | £1,091 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 218 (£9) | £186 | - 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | E£ 2,526 (£109) | £686 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | E£ 1,181 (£51) | £568 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | E£ 512 (£22) | £154 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | E£ 443 (£19) | £22 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | E£ 5,512 (£238) | £351 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,699 (£73) | £80 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 64 (£2.74) | £8 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 19 (£0.81) | £11 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | E£ 645 (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | E£ 581 (£25) | £32 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,190 (£51) | £60 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 720 (£31) | £64 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 70% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 507,909 (£21,915) | £17,989 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 2.81 (£0.12) | £1.14 | - 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 109 (£4.70) | £60 | - 92% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 21 (£0.90) | £18 | - 95% | |
| Personal Care | - 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 79% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 24 (£1.05) | £3.17 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 76 (£3.28) | £5.88 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 112 (£4.82) | £73 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | E£ 30 (£1.29) | £2.55 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 19 (£0.82) | £1.49 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 23 (£0.97) | £3.50 | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (£0.54) | £1.63 | - 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (£0.50) | £1.96 | - 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 27 (£1.15) | £14 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 119 (£5.12) | £36 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | E£ 73 (£3.17) | £18 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 283 (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 233 (£10) | £56 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 52 (£2.25) | £7 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 24 (£1.03) | £2.76 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 19 (£0.84) | £3.65 | - 77% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | E£ 2,268 (£98) | £122 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (£0.01) | £0.04 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 379 (£16) | £37 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | E£ 26 (£1.12) | £9 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 656 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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/
EGP
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,100
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,082
(E£ 25,070)
in Alexandria.
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