- Cost of Living
- Spain
- Egypt
- Cartagena
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cartagena, Spain compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cartagena (Spain) is 78% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €10 (E£ 209) | E£ 72 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6 (E£ 132) | E£ 72 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.56 (E£ 55) | E£ 37 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.65 (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.37 (E£ 30) | E£ 20 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.09 (E£ 24) | E£ 14 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.35 (E£ 72) | E£ 29 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.44 (E£ 31) | E£ 21 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.67 (E£ 14) | E£ 5.86 | + 146% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.52 (E£ 11) | E£ 19 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.86 (E£ 126) | E£ 92 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.47 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.73 (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Cartagena (Spain) is 97% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €594 (E£ 12,816) | E£ 5,401 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €392 (E£ 8,454) | E£ 3,866 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €96 (E£ 2,081) | E£ 898 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €420 (E£ 9,065) | E£ 3,625 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €286 (E£ 6,173) | E£ 2,335 | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €85 (E£ 1,835) | E£ 736 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €32 (E£ 687) | E£ 365 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €393 (E£ 8,476) | E£ 6,508 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €60 (E£ 1,295) | E£ 1,877 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.83 (E£ 83) | E£ 67 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (E£ 216) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Cartagena (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €81 (E£ 1,754) | E£ 740 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €33 (E£ 712) | E£ 681 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €58 (E£ 1,241) | E£ 1,691 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €63 (E£ 1,349) | E£ 777 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 77% | |||
| Transportation in Cartagena (Spain) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,342 (E£ 460,650) | E£ 453,039 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.42 (E£ 31) | E£ 3.88 | + 692% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €18 (E£ 389) | E£ 182 | + 113% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (E£ 295) | E£ 126 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in Cartagena (Spain) is 181% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €8 (E£ 168) | E£ 33 | + 412% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €3.00 (E£ 65) | E£ 72 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (E£ 1,151) | E£ 200 | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.66 (E£ 79) | E£ 40 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.74 (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.07 (E£ 45) | E£ 26 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.00 (E£ 22) | E£ 20 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (E£ 29) | E£ 15 | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €8 (E£ 181) | E£ 46 | + 292% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Cartagena (Spain) is 125% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (E£ 544) | E£ 153 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (E£ 300) | E£ 99 | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €47 (E£ 1,007) | E£ 520 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (E£ 1,056) | E£ 249 | + 325% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (E£ 135) | E£ 52 | + 159% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.88 (E£ 40) | E£ 25 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.70 (E£ 37) | E£ 19 | + 89% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | E£ 11,487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (E£ 3.08) | E£ 0.23 | + 1255% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (E£ 712) | E£ 416 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €4.33 (E£ 93) | E£ 28 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 361 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cartagena (Spain) is 89% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 32,061
(€1,485)
in Cartagena
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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