- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Albany, New York
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Albany, New York, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 330% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 330% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (E£ 277) | E£ 61 | + 352% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 148) | E£ 49 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (E£ 66) | E£ 32 | + 109% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (E£ 16) | E£ 12 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (E£ 54) | E£ 16 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.83 (E£ 87) | E£ 4.77 | + 1715% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.08 (E£ 91) | E£ 28 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.55 (E£ 46) | E£ 12 | + 286% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (E£ 35) | E£ 4.31 | + 704% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.07 (E£ 37) | E£ 9 | + 316% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 243) | E£ 89 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 249% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (E£ 40) | E£ 2.71 | + 1381% | |
| Housing | + 388% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 388% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,364 (E£ 24,411) | E£ 4,287 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,014 (E£ 18,148) | E£ 2,487 | + 630% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (E£ 2,166) | E£ 218 | + 894% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $876 (E£ 15,682) | E£ 2,526 | + 521% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $651 (E£ 11,649) | E£ 1,181 | + 886% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $137 (E£ 2,453) | E£ 512 | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (E£ 793) | E£ 443 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (E£ 6,102) | E£ 5,512 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (E£ 2,372) | E£ 1,699 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 164) | E£ 64 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (E£ 534) | E£ 19 | + 2748% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 750) | E£ 645 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (E£ 701) | E£ 581 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (E£ 1,476) | E£ 1,190 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $74 (E£ 1,322) | E£ 720 | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 161% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,529 (E£ 403,288) | E£ 507,909 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (E£ 11) | E£ 2.81 | + 290% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (E£ 1,113) | E£ 109 | + 922% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (E£ 374) | E£ 21 | + 1690% | |
| Personal Care | + 543% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 543% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 141) | E£ 24 | + 483% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (E£ 107) | E£ 76 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (E£ 2,503) | E£ 112 | + 2142% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (E£ 86) | E£ 30 | + 186% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (E£ 55) | E£ 19 | + 193% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (E£ 83) | E£ 23 | + 268% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (E£ 51) | E£ 13 | + 304% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (E£ 33) | E£ 12 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (E£ 320) | E£ 27 | + 1100% | |
| Entertainment | + 359% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 359% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (E£ 787) | E£ 119 | + 563% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 406) | E£ 73 | + 453% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $158 (E£ 2,828) | E£ 283 | + 900% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (E£ 1,464) | E£ 233 | + 527% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (E£ 165) | E£ 52 | + 216% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (E£ 74) | E£ 24 | + 210% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.72 (E£ 102) | E£ 19 | + 426% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $224 (E£ 4,017) | E£ 2,268 | + 77% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (E£ 3.60) | E£ 0.23 | + 1448% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (E£ 883) | E£ 379 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (E£ 182) | E£ 26 | + 599% | |
| TOTAL | + 276% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 595 prices entered by 63 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 276% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 52,599
($2,938)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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