- 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 | + 186% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (E£ 268) | E£ 72 | + 271% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 142) | E£ 72 | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.03 (E£ 72) | E£ 37 | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (E£ 16) | E£ 14 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.41 (E£ 43) | E£ 20 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (E£ 85) | E£ 14 | + 502% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 29 | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.20 (E£ 57) | E£ 21 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (E£ 28) | E£ 5.86 | + 383% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 249) | E£ 92 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 175% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.94 (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 236% | |
| Housing | + 237% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 237% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,488 (E£ 26,569) | E£ 5,401 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,199 (E£ 21,404) | E£ 3,866 | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (E£ 2,524) | E£ 898 | + 181% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $982 (E£ 17,526) | E£ 3,602 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $815 (E£ 14,550) | E£ 2,335 | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (E£ 2,213) | E£ 736 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (E£ 781) | E£ 365 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (E£ 5,403) | E£ 6,508 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (E£ 2,313) | E£ 1,877 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 155) | E£ 67 | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (E£ 486) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (E£ 843) | E£ 740 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (E£ 739) | E£ 681 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (E£ 1,457) | E£ 1,691 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (E£ 1,465) | E£ 777 | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (E£ 441,814) | E£ 453,039 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 220% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (E£ 1,085) | E£ 182 | + 495% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (E£ 264) | E£ 101 | + 163% | |
| Personal Care | + 384% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 384% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (E£ 157) | E£ 33 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (E£ 455) | E£ 72 | + 528% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (E£ 1,765) | E£ 200 | + 783% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (E£ 85) | E£ 40 | + 113% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.02 (E£ 54) | E£ 21 | + 157% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (E£ 92) | E£ 26 | + 260% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.31 (E£ 59) | E£ 20 | + 198% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 140% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (E£ 413) | E£ 46 | + 796% | |
| Entertainment | + 218% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (E£ 843) | E£ 153 | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (E£ 420) | E£ 99 | + 325% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (E£ 2,424) | E£ 520 | + 366% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $90 (E£ 1,598) | E£ 249 | + 542% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 190) | E£ 52 | + 265% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (E£ 78) | E£ 25 | + 211% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 107) | E£ 19 | + 450% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (E£ 7,665) | E£ 11,487 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (E£ 3.57) | E£ 0.23 | + 1473% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (E£ 710) | E£ 416 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (E£ 190) | E£ 28 | + 580% | |
| TOTAL | + 181% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 581 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.850
EGP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 47,788
($2,677)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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