- Cost of Living
- Israel
- Egypt
- Beersheba
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Beersheba, Israel compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 262% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Beersheba (Israel) is 262% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 61 ₪ (E£ 307) | E£ 68 | + 353% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 40 ₪ (E£ 204) | E£ 60 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18 ₪ (E£ 91) | E£ 32 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.50 ₪ (E£ 28) | E£ 13 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 ₪ (E£ 64) | E£ 16 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.00 ₪ (E£ 25) | E£ 6 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 ₪ (E£ 89) | E£ 27 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7 ₪ (E£ 35) | E£ 15 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.25 ₪ (E£ 21) | E£ 5.21 | + 311% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8 ₪ (E£ 39) | E£ 14 | + 183% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 ₪ (E£ 171) | E£ 88 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 8 ₪ (E£ 38) | E£ 10 | + 293% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 ₪ (E£ 22) | E£ 2.28 | + 858% | |
| Housing | + 266% | |||
| Housing in Beersheba (Israel) is 266% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,501 ₪ (E£ 17,639) | E£ 4,826 | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,577 ₪ (E£ 12,982) | E£ 2,486 | + 422% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 563 ₪ (E£ 2,834) | E£ 245 | + 1054% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,361 ₪ (E£ 11,893) | E£ 2,488 | + 378% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,700 ₪ (E£ 8,562) | E£ 1,489 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 375 ₪ (E£ 1,889) | E£ 238 | + 694% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 82 ₪ (E£ 413) | E£ 397 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,662 ₪ (E£ 13,410) | E£ 6,060 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 689 ₪ (E£ 3,469) | E£ 1,489 | + 133% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 48 ₪ (E£ 243) | E£ 60 | + 306% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38 ₪ (E£ 189) | E£ 17 | + 1020% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Beersheba (Israel) is 49% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 285 ₪ (E£ 1,437) | E£ 735 | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151 ₪ (E£ 759) | E£ 604 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 357 ₪ (E£ 1,798) | E£ 1,360 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 360 ₪ (E£ 1,811) | E£ 581 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 237% | |||
| Transportation in Beersheba (Israel) is 237% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 132,427 ₪ (E£ 667,144) | E£ 348,808 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 ₪ (E£ 38) | E£ 3.19 | + 1078% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178 ₪ (E£ 898) | E£ 123 | + 632% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 637% | |||
| Personal Care in Beersheba (Israel) is 637% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 ₪ (E£ 202) | E£ 24 | + 734% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 18 ₪ (E£ 90) | E£ 90 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 593 ₪ (E£ 2,989) | E£ 98 | + 2947% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 32 ₪ (E£ 160) | E£ 30 | + 434% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 ₪ (E£ 118) | E£ 19 | + 525% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 ₪ (E£ 76) | E£ 23 | + 236% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 ₪ (E£ 40) | E£ 13 | + 214% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 ₪ (E£ 79) | E£ 12 | + 587% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44 ₪ (E£ 223) | E£ 28 | + 702% | |
| Entertainment | + 256% | |||
| Entertainment in Beersheba (Israel) is 256% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 183 ₪ (E£ 921) | E£ 119 | + 676% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73 ₪ (E£ 369) | E£ 80 | + 361% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 177 ₪ (E£ 891) | E£ 323 | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 257 ₪ (E£ 1,293) | E£ 214 | + 504% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 40 ₪ (E£ 202) | E£ 52 | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 ₪ (E£ 68) | E£ 24 | + 185% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21 ₪ (E£ 105) | E£ 19 | + 436% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62 ₪ (E£ 3.11) | E£ 0.23 | + 1233% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 280 ₪ (E£ 1,411) | E£ 433 | + 226% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 28 ₪ (E£ 142) | E£ 26 | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 252% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 433 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
5.038
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/
ILS
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Cost of living in Beersheba (Israel) is 252% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 45,772
(9,086 ₪)
in Beersheba
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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