- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Egypt
- Cartagena
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 132% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (E£ 164) | E£ 61 | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €5.36 (E£ 111) | E£ 49 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 (E£ 53) | E£ 32 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.62 (E£ 13) | E£ 12 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.37 (E£ 28) | E£ 16 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 4.77 | + 334% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.50 (E£ 73) | E£ 28 | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (E£ 28) | E£ 12 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (E£ 13) | E£ 4.31 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.48 (E£ 10) | E£ 9 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (E£ 153) | E£ 89 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 (E£ 31) | E£ 9 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (E£ 15) | E£ 2.71 | + 436% | |
| Housing | + 175% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 175% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €557 (E£ 11,547) | E£ 4,287 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €389 (E£ 8,072) | E£ 2,487 | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (E£ 2,009) | E£ 218 | + 822% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €419 (E£ 8,691) | E£ 2,526 | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €331 (E£ 6,865) | E£ 1,181 | + 481% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (E£ 1,797) | E£ 512 | + 251% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (E£ 693) | E£ 443 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (E£ 8,765) | E£ 5,512 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €59 (E£ 1,218) | E£ 1,699 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 (E£ 86) | E£ 64 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (E£ 195) | E£ 19 | + 944% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €77 (E£ 1,596) | E£ 645 | + 148% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (E£ 674) | E£ 581 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €55 (E£ 1,140) | E£ 1,190 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €58 (E£ 1,203) | E£ 720 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 62% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,285 (E£ 420,589) | E£ 507,909 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (E£ 30) | E£ 2.81 | + 954% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (E£ 373) | E£ 109 | + 242% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | E£ 21 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 294% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 294% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 161) | E£ 24 | + 564% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 76 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €70 (E£ 1,451) | E£ 112 | + 1200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.66 (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 153% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.80 (E£ 37) | E£ 23 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €0.87 (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.23 (E£ 25) | E£ 12 | + 120% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €7 (E£ 149) | E£ 27 | + 458% | |
| Entertainment | + 198% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 198% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (E£ 491) | E£ 119 | + 313% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (E£ 272) | E£ 73 | + 270% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €40 (E£ 819) | E£ 283 | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (E£ 994) | E£ 233 | + 326% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (E£ 141) | E£ 52 | + 170% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.74 (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.67 (E£ 35) | E£ 19 | + 78% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €153 (E£ 3,172) | E£ 2,268 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (E£ 2.95) | E£ 0.23 | + 1172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (E£ 695) | E£ 379 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (E£ 90) | E£ 26 | + 245% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 125% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 31,518
(€1,520)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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