Cost of living in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food in Alexandria (Egypt) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| E£ 77 (£3.59) | £12 | 70% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| E£ 62 (£2.88) | £5.43 | 47% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| E£ 38 (£1.78) | £3.30 | 46% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| E£ 15 (£0.68) | £0.93 | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| E£ 18 (£0.85) | £2.39 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| E£ 8 (£0.36) | £1.96 | 82% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| E£ 24 (£1.12) | £3.47 | 68% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| E£ 21 (£0.95) | £1.71 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| E£ 6 (£0.29) | £1.30 | 78% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| E£ 22 (£1.01) | £2.12 | 52% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| E£ 111 (£5.16) | £7 | 25% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| E£ 13 (£0.59) | £1.64 | 64% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| E£ 5.44 (£0.25) | £1.11 | 77% |
| Housing in Alexandria (Egypt) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| E£ 6,270 (£291) | £1,100 | 74% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 3,768 (£175) | £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 (£185) | £659 | 72% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| E£ 2,336 (£108) | £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 (£281) | £386 | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 1,983 (£92) | £107 | 14% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| E£ 78 (£3.64) | £6 | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| E£ 44 (£2.06) | £12 | 83% |
| Clothes in Alexandria (Egypt) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| E£ 751 (£35) | £62 | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| E£ 751 (£35) | £30 | 16% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 2,117 (£98) | £66 | 48% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| E£ 1,240 (£58) | £69 | 16% |
| Transportation in Alexandria (Egypt) is 69% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| E£ 436,001 (£20,227) | £18,131 | 12% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| E£ 6 (£0.28) | £1.24 | 77% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| E£ 161 (£7) | £65 | 88% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| E£ 47 (£2.18) | £15 | 86% |
| Personal Care in Alexandria (Egypt) is 64% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| E£ 22 (£1.03) | £2.95 | 65% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| E£ 72 (£3.34) | £4.55 | 27% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| E£ 167 (£8) | £62 | 87% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| E£ 40 (£1.86) | £2.75 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| E£ 26 (£1.19) | £1.30 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| E£ 31 (£1.43) | £3.71 | 61% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| E£ 13 (£0.62) | £1.73 | 64% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| E£ 12 (£0.58) | £1.64 | 65% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 53 (£2.46) | £13 | 81% |
| Entertainment in Alexandria (Egypt) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||
| Alexandria (Egypt) | Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | Diff |
| 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 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| E£ 332 (£15) | £58 | 73% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| E£ 64 (£2.96) | £8 | 63% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| E£ 32 (£1.48) | £2.90 | 49% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| E£ 32 (£1.48) | £3.86 | 62% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| E£ 11,112 (£516) | £389 | 33% |
| 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£ 484 (£22) | £36 | 38% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| E£ 38 (£1.77) | £9 | 81% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,200 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,166 (E£ 25,132) in Alexandria.