- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Egypt
- Beersheba
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beersheba, Israel compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beersheba (Israel) is 172% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61 ₪ (E£ 303) | E£ 72 | + 320% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 ₪ (E£ 201) | E£ 72 | + 181% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (E£ 89) | E£ 36 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.50 ₪ (E£ 27) | E£ 13 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (E£ 25) | E£ 14 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (E£ 88) | E£ 29 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (E£ 35) | E£ 21 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.25 ₪ (E£ 21) | E£ 5.98 | + 253% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (E£ 38) | E£ 19 | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 ₪ (E£ 169) | E£ 92 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (E£ 37) | E£ 11 | + 230% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 ₪ (E£ 22) | E£ 10 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 141% | |||
| Housing in Beersheba (Israel) is 141% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,501 ₪ (E£ 17,393) | E£ 5,401 | + 222% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,577 ₪ (E£ 12,800) | E£ 3,866 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ₪ (E£ 2,794) | E£ 898 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,500 ₪ (E£ 12,419) | E£ 3,625 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 ₪ (E£ 8,442) | E£ 2,335 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 ₪ (E£ 1,863) | E£ 736 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 ₪ (E£ 407) | E£ 365 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,662 ₪ (E£ 13,223) | E£ 6,508 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 689 ₪ (E£ 3,421) | E£ 1,489 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 ₪ (E£ 240) | E£ 67 | + 256% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 ₪ (E£ 186) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Beersheba (Israel) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 285 ₪ (E£ 1,417) | E£ 740 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 ₪ (E£ 748) | E£ 614 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357 ₪ (E£ 1,773) | E£ 1,504 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ₪ (E£ 1,786) | E£ 777 | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 155% | |||
| Transportation in Beersheba (Israel) is 155% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,427 ₪ (E£ 657,818) | E£ 453,039 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (E£ 37) | E£ 3.88 | + 855% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 ₪ (E£ 883) | E£ 182 | + 384% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 126 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 505% | |||
| Personal Care in Beersheba (Israel) is 505% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 ₪ (E£ 199) | E£ 33 | + 509% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (E£ 89) | E£ 80 | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 593 ₪ (E£ 2,947) | E£ 200 | + 1373% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (E£ 158) | E£ 40 | + 294% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (E£ 117) | E£ 21 | + 454% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (E£ 75) | E£ 26 | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (E£ 39) | E£ 20 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (E£ 78) | E£ 15 | + 434% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 ₪ (E£ 219) | E£ 48 | + 361% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Beersheba (Israel) is 224% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 183 ₪ (E£ 908) | E£ 153 | + 493% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ₪ (E£ 364) | E£ 96 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 177 ₪ (E£ 878) | E£ 520 | + 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (E£ 1,275) | E£ 228 | + 460% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (E£ 199) | E£ 52 | + 281% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (E£ 67) | E£ 24 | + 176% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 ₪ (E£ 103) | E£ 19 | + 429% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 ₪ (E£ 3.06) | E£ 0.23 | + 1250% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 280 ₪ (E£ 1,391) | E£ 416 | + 234% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (E£ 140) | E£ 28 | + 401% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 308 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.967
EGP
/
ILS
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Cost of living in Beersheba (Israel) is 170% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,858
(7,621 ₪)
in Beersheba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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