Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 221) | E£ 100 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 137) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (E£ 76) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.99 (E£ 54) | E£ 12 | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (E£ 72) | E£ 3.00 | + 2286% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (E£ 118) | E£ 24 | + 391% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 (E£ 62) | E£ 10 | + 517% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (E£ 48) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (E£ 294) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.71 (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 207% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (E£ 47) | E£ 2.50 | + 1792% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,695 (E£ 30,390) | E£ 3,000 | + 913% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,272 (E£ 22,803) | E£ 1,500 | + 1420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (E£ 2,962) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,036 (E£ 18,564) | E£ 1,000 | + 1756% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $796 (E£ 14,266) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $150 (E£ 2,693) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (E£ 777) | E£ 165 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $352 (E£ 6,307) | E£ 4,000 | + 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (E£ 2,146) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (E£ 200) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (E£ 314) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (E£ 711) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $59 (E£ 1,052) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (E£ 1,623) | E£ 1,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (E£ 2,031) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 159% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,731 (E£ 389,508) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.50 | + 265% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (E£ 930) | E£ 60 | + 1450% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (E£ 283) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 148) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (E£ 184) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (E£ 2,747) | E£ 50 | + 5394% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.93 (E£ 106) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (E£ 80) | E£ 25 | + 219% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.22 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (E£ 335) | E£ 20 | + 1576% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (E£ 737) | E£ 200 | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 389) | E£ 50 | + 679% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (E£ 3,296) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $70 (E£ 1,255) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (E£ 187) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 (E£ 79) | E£ 15 | + 430% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (E£ 106) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (E£ 7,621) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (E£ 4.77) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (E£ 837) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.78 (E£ 104) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
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These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 126% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 18,340
($1,023)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 8,100
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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