- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Egypt
- Cartagena
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 131% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (E£ 202) | E£ 66 | + 208% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (E£ 129) | E£ 60 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 (E£ 54) | E£ 32 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.63 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.37 (E£ 29) | E£ 16 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.05 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.50 (E£ 74) | E£ 27 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.37 (E£ 29) | E£ 15 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.63 (E£ 13) | E£ 5.21 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (E£ 11) | E£ 13 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (E£ 133) | E£ 88 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 (E£ 31) | E£ 10 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.70 (E£ 15) | E£ 2.28 | + 547% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 200% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €607 (E£ 12,789) | E£ 4,826 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €410 (E£ 8,636) | E£ 2,486 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €97 (E£ 2,041) | E£ 245 | + 731% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €417 (E£ 8,777) | E£ 2,488 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €303 (E£ 6,372) | E£ 1,489 | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €87 (E£ 1,826) | E£ 238 | + 667% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €33 (E£ 704) | E£ 397 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €408 (E£ 8,598) | E£ 6,060 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €65 (E£ 1,369) | E£ 1,489 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.13 (E£ 87) | E£ 55 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 211) | E£ 17 | + 1149% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (E£ 1,711) | E£ 735 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (E£ 695) | E£ 604 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 (E£ 1,211) | E£ 1,360 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €63 (E£ 1,316) | E£ 581 | + 126% | |
| Transportation | + 150% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 150% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,342 (E£ 449,549) | E£ 348,808 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (E£ 30) | E£ 3.19 | + 840% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (E£ 379) | E£ 123 | + 209% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (E£ 288) | E£ 21 | + 1278% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 229% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 164) | E£ 24 | + 575% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (E£ 63) | E£ 90 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (E£ 1,123) | E£ 98 | + 1045% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.66 (E£ 77) | E£ 30 | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 (E£ 44) | E£ 23 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (E£ 21) | E£ 13 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (E£ 28) | E£ 12 | + 143% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (E£ 176) | E£ 28 | + 536% | |
| Entertainment | + 146% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 146% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (E£ 531) | E£ 119 | + 347% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (E£ 293) | E£ 80 | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (E£ 983) | E£ 323 | + 204% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (E£ 1,030) | E£ 214 | + 382% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (E£ 132) | E£ 52 | + 152% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (E£ 39) | E£ 24 | + 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.70 (E£ 36) | E£ 19 | + 84% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (E£ 3.00) | E£ 0.23 | + 1187% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (E£ 695) | E£ 433 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (E£ 91) | E£ 26 | + 253% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 148% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 34,775
(€1,651)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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