Cost of living in Alexandria, Egypt vs 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) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 77 (£3.54) | £12 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 62 (£2.84) | £5.43 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 38 (£1.75) | £3.30 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 15 (£0.67) | £0.93 | - 28% | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 18 (£0.84) | £2.39 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 8 (£0.35) | £1.96 | - 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 24 (£1.10) | £3.47 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 21 (£0.94) | £1.71 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 6 (£0.28) | £1.30 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 22 (£1.00) | £2.12 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 111 (£5.09) | £7 | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 13 (£0.58) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 5.44 (£0.25) | £1.11 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 74% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 6,270 (£287) | £1,100 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 3,768 (£172) | £868 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 368 (£17) | £170 | - 90% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 3,989 (£182) | £659 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,336 (£107) | £621 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 373 (£17) | £126 | - 86% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 238 (£11) | £21 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 6,048 (£277) | £386 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,983 (£91) | £107 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 78 (£3.59) | £6 | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 44 (£2.03) | £12 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 751 (£34) | £62 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | E£ 751 (£34) | £30 | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,117 (£97) | £66 | + 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | E£ 1,240 (£57) | £69 | - 18% | |
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£ 436,001 (£19,938) | £18,131 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 6 (£0.28) | £1.24 | - 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 148 (£7) | £65 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 47 (£2.15) | £15 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 22 (£1.01) | £2.95 | - 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 72 (£3.29) | £4.55 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 167 (£8) | £62 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 40 (£1.83) | £2.75 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 26 (£1.17) | £1.30 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 31 (£1.41) | £3.71 | - 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 13 (£0.61) | £1.73 | - 65% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 12 (£0.57) | £1.64 | - 65% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 53 (£2.42) | £13 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 173 (£8) | £33 | - 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 138 (£6) | £18 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | E£ 632 (£29) | £66 | - 56% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 332 (£15) | £58 | - 74% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 64 (£2.92) | £8 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 32 (£1.46) | £2.90 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 32 (£1.46) | £3.86 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | E£ 11,112 (£508) | £389 | + 31% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 0.23 (£0.01) | £0.10 | - 90% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 484 (£22) | £36 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 38 (£1.74) | £9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,145 (E£ 25,033) in Alexandria.
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