- 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 | + 176% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Albany, New York (United States) is 176% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (E£ 248) | E£ 72 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (E£ 137) | E£ 72 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.51 (E£ 62) | E£ 37 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (E£ 15) | E£ 14 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.54 (E£ 45) | E£ 20 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.74 (E£ 83) | E£ 14 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (E£ 120) | E£ 29 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (E£ 54) | E£ 21 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (E£ 28) | E£ 5.86 | + 376% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.08 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 243) | E£ 92 | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.74 (E£ 31) | E£ 11 | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (E£ 35) | E£ 10 | + 238% | |
| Housing | + 219% | |||
| Housing in Albany, New York (United States) is 219% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,463 (E£ 25,739) | E£ 5,401 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,143 (E£ 20,109) | E£ 3,866 | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (E£ 2,488) | E£ 898 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $889 (E£ 15,652) | E£ 3,625 | + 332% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $731 (E£ 12,868) | E£ 2,335 | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $126 (E£ 2,215) | E£ 736 | + 201% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (E£ 770) | E£ 365 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $303 (E£ 5,326) | E£ 6,508 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (E£ 2,280) | E£ 1,877 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (E£ 153) | E£ 67 | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (E£ 450) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Albany, New York (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (E£ 831) | E£ 740 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (E£ 728) | E£ 681 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (E£ 1,437) | E£ 1,691 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $82 (E£ 1,444) | E£ 777 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Albany, New York (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,752 (E£ 435,579) | E£ 453,039 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (E£ 12) | E£ 3.88 | + 206% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (E£ 1,077) | E£ 182 | + 491% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (E£ 261) | E£ 126 | + 106% | |
| Personal Care | + 398% | |||
| Personal Care in Albany, New York (United States) is 398% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (E£ 155) | E£ 33 | + 374% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (E£ 449) | E£ 72 | + 520% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (E£ 1,740) | E£ 200 | + 770% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.79 (E£ 84) | E£ 40 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (E£ 57) | E£ 21 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (E£ 91) | E£ 26 | + 255% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.32 (E£ 58) | E£ 20 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (E£ 407) | E£ 46 | + 783% | |
| Entertainment | + 207% | |||
| Entertainment in Albany, New York (United States) is 207% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (E£ 821) | E£ 153 | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (E£ 428) | E£ 99 | + 333% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $136 (E£ 2,390) | E£ 520 | + 360% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (E£ 1,693) | E£ 249 | + 581% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (E£ 188) | E£ 52 | + 260% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (E£ 77) | E£ 25 | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (E£ 107) | E£ 19 | + 447% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (E£ 7,557) | E£ 11,487 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (E£ 3.52) | E£ 0.23 | + 1451% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 (E£ 700) | E£ 416 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (E£ 188) | E£ 28 | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 570 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
17.598
EGP
/
USD
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Cost of living in Albany, New York (United States) is 171% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 45,997
($2,614)
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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