- 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 | + 270% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (E£ 252) | E£ 66 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 139) | E£ 60 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.62 (E£ 64) | E£ 32 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (E£ 15) | E£ 13 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (E£ 41) | E£ 16 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (E£ 87) | E£ 6 | + 1317% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.56 (E£ 98) | E£ 27 | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.71 (E£ 48) | E£ 15 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.76 (E£ 31) | E£ 5.21 | + 497% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.02 (E£ 36) | E£ 13 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (E£ 231) | E£ 88 | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.80 (E£ 32) | E£ 10 | + 229% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (E£ 40) | E£ 2.28 | + 1666% | |
| Housing | + 417% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 417% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,514 (E£ 26,689) | E£ 4,826 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,018 (E£ 17,945) | E£ 2,486 | + 622% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $122 (E£ 2,145) | E£ 245 | + 774% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $877 (E£ 15,460) | E£ 2,488 | + 521% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $649 (E£ 11,447) | E£ 1,489 | + 669% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (E£ 2,175) | E£ 238 | + 814% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (E£ 736) | E£ 397 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (E£ 6,304) | E£ 6,060 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (E£ 2,221) | E£ 1,489 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 165) | E£ 55 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (E£ 525) | E£ 17 | + 3016% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $46 (E£ 813) | E£ 735 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $38 (E£ 664) | E£ 604 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (E£ 1,466) | E£ 1,360 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $76 (E£ 1,346) | E£ 581 | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 232% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,085 (E£ 406,989) | E£ 348,808 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.62 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.19 | + 243% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (E£ 1,097) | E£ 123 | + 795% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (E£ 368) | E£ 21 | + 1663% | |
| Personal Care | + 493% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 493% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (E£ 139) | E£ 24 | + 474% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $6.00 (E£ 106) | E£ 90 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (E£ 2,465) | E£ 98 | + 2413% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (E£ 84) | E£ 30 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.09 (E£ 54) | E£ 19 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.63 (E£ 82) | E£ 23 | + 263% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.85 (E£ 50) | E£ 13 | + 298% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (E£ 32) | E£ 12 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (E£ 315) | E£ 28 | + 1034% | |
| Entertainment | + 228% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 228% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (E£ 775) | E£ 119 | + 553% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (E£ 412) | E£ 80 | + 414% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $151 (E£ 2,655) | E£ 323 | + 722% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (E£ 1,318) | E£ 214 | + 517% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (E£ 162) | E£ 52 | + 211% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.14 (E£ 73) | E£ 24 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.84 (E£ 103) | E£ 19 | + 428% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $502 (E£ 8,848) | E£ 12,013 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (E£ 3.54) | E£ 0.23 | + 1419% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (E£ 870) | E£ 433 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (E£ 179) | E£ 26 | + 593% | |
| TOTAL | + 270% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 611 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 55,555
($3,151)
in Albany, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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