Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States vs Al Mahallah al Kubra, Egypt
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Food | + 139% | |||
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Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (E£ 234) | E£ 100 | + 134% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 132) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (E£ 75) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (E£ 15) | E£ 10 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.76 (E£ 48) | E£ 12 | + 303% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.63 (E£ 64) | E£ 3.00 | + 2023% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (E£ 115) | E£ 24 | + 381% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (E£ 56) | E£ 10 | + 462% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.56 (E£ 27) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (E£ 50) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (E£ 278) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.69 (E£ 30) | E£ 10 | + 196% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.64 (E£ 46) | E£ 2.50 | + 1752% | |
Housing | + 198% | |||
Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 198% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,695 (E£ 29,743) | E£ 3,000 | + 891% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,272 (E£ 22,318) | E£ 1,500 | + 1388% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $165 (E£ 2,899) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,036 (E£ 18,169) | E£ 1,000 | + 1717% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $796 (E£ 13,963) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $154 (E£ 2,696) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (E£ 761) | E£ 165 | + 361% | |
40” flat screen TV | $363 (E£ 6,367) | E£ 4,000 | + 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (E£ 2,276) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (E£ 195) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (E£ 392) | - | - | |
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) | $37 (E£ 654) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (E£ 938) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (E£ 1,589) | E£ 1,000 | + 59% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (E£ 1,988) | - | - | |
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 | $22,117 (E£ 388,004) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.50 | + 255% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $53 (E£ 936) | E£ 60 | + 1460% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (E£ 277) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 164% | |||
Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 145) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (E£ 214) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $153 (E£ 2,688) | E£ 50 | + 5277% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (E£ 115) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (E£ 57) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.74 (E£ 83) | E£ 25 | + 233% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.28 (E£ 58) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (E£ 29) | E£ 10 | + 194% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (E£ 317) | E£ 20 | + 1485% | |
Entertainment | + 36% | |||
Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (E£ 701) | E£ 200 | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 387) | E£ 50 | + 675% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $184 (E£ 3,226) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (E£ 1,151) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 190) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 (E£ 78) | E£ 15 | + 418% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 108) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (E£ 7,459) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (E£ 4.67) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (E£ 839) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.78 (E£ 101) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on February 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Al Mahallah al Kubra (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 20,860
($1,189)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 9,400
in Al Mahallah al Kubra.
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