- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Egypt
- Beersheba
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beersheba, Israel compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 284% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beersheba (Israel) is 284% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55 ₪ (E£ 271) | E£ 60 | + 353% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 ₪ (E£ 197) | E£ 51 | + 284% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 19 ₪ (E£ 95) | E£ 32 | + 193% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.71 ₪ (E£ 28) | E£ 12 | + 139% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (E£ 61) | E£ 17 | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.32 ₪ (E£ 26) | E£ 5.56 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 ₪ (E£ 97) | E£ 26 | + 268% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (E£ 35) | E£ 13 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.98 ₪ (E£ 29) | E£ 4.76 | + 517% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (E£ 40) | E£ 13 | + 220% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 ₪ (E£ 167) | E£ 88 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (E£ 41) | E£ 9 | + 373% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 ₪ (E£ 21) | E£ 2.12 | + 901% | |
| Housing | + 272% | |||
| Housing in Beersheba (Israel) is 272% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,501 ₪ (E£ 17,176) | E£ 4,499 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,577 ₪ (E£ 12,641) | E£ 2,486 | + 409% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ₪ (E£ 2,759) | E£ 223 | + 1136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,361 ₪ (E£ 11,581) | E£ 2,488 | + 365% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 ₪ (E£ 8,337) | E£ 1,489 | + 460% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 ₪ (E£ 1,840) | E£ 253 | + 628% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 ₪ (E£ 402) | E£ 350 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,662 ₪ (E£ 13,058) | E£ 5,618 | + 132% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 689 ₪ (E£ 3,378) | E£ 1,400 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 ₪ (E£ 237) | E£ 55 | + 331% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 ₪ (E£ 184) | E£ 17 | + 991% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Beersheba (Israel) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 285 ₪ (E£ 1,400) | E£ 587 | + 139% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 ₪ (E£ 739) | E£ 581 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357 ₪ (E£ 1,751) | E£ 1,360 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ₪ (E£ 1,764) | E£ 466 | + 278% | |
| Transportation | + 333% | |||
| Transportation in Beersheba (Israel) is 333% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,427 ₪ (E£ 649,637) | E£ 317,760 | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (E£ 36) | E£ 2.91 | + 1122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 271 ₪ (E£ 1,328) | E£ 109 | + 1119% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 649% | |||
| Personal Care in Beersheba (Israel) is 649% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 ₪ (E£ 197) | E£ 24 | + 712% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (E£ 88) | E£ 76 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 593 ₪ (E£ 2,910) | E£ 112 | + 2507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (E£ 156) | E£ 30 | + 420% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (E£ 115) | E£ 19 | + 509% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (E£ 74) | E£ 23 | + 227% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 205% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (E£ 77) | E£ 12 | + 569% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 ₪ (E£ 217) | E£ 27 | + 714% | |
| Entertainment | + 326% | |||
| Entertainment in Beersheba (Israel) is 326% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 183 ₪ (E£ 897) | E£ 119 | + 656% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ₪ (E£ 360) | E£ 73 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 177 ₪ (E£ 867) | E£ 283 | + 207% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (E£ 1,259) | E£ 233 | + 439% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (E£ 196) | E£ 52 | + 276% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (E£ 66) | E£ 24 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 ₪ (E£ 102) | E£ 19 | + 422% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 800 ₪ (E£ 3,922) | E£ 2,268 | + 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.64 ₪ (E£ 3.14) | E£ 0.23 | + 1251% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 298 ₪ (E£ 1,459) | E£ 379 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 22 ₪ (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 315% | |
| TOTAL | + 298% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 449 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Beersheba (Israel) is 298% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 47,760
(9,736 ₪)
in Beersheba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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