- Cost of Living
- United States
- Egypt
- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 303% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 303% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 223) | E£ 61 | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 130) | E£ 48 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (E£ 64) | E£ 25 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (E£ 13) | E£ 10 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.01 (E£ 36) | E£ 11 | + 245% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (E£ 72) | E£ 6 | + 1056% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (E£ 95) | E£ 27 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (E£ 55) | E£ 13 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (E£ 34) | E£ 3.74 | + 806% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (E£ 32) | E£ 9 | + 259% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (E£ 228) | E£ 89 | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (E£ 34) | E£ 9 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (E£ 38) | E£ 2.71 | + 1305% | |
| Housing | + 323% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 323% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,149 (E£ 20,832) | E£ 4,450 | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $886 (E£ 16,064) | E£ 2,577 | + 523% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (E£ 3,410) | E£ 218 | + 1465% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (E£ 15,175) | E£ 2,526 | + 501% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (E£ 10,218) | E£ 1,181 | + 765% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (E£ 2,684) | E£ 512 | + 424% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (E£ 735) | E£ 443 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (E£ 7,906) | E£ 5,512 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (E£ 2,650) | E£ 1,699 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 186) | E£ 64 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (E£ 231) | E£ 19 | + 1132% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (E£ 725) | E£ 645 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (E£ 739) | E£ 599 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (E£ 1,233) | E£ 1,046 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (E£ 1,332) | E£ 720 | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,321 (E£ 404,797) | E£ 507,909 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.02 | + 251% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $28 (E£ 508) | E£ 109 | + 366% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (E£ 171) | E£ 21 | + 719% | |
| Personal Care | + 366% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 366% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (E£ 89) | E£ 24 | + 268% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (E£ 232) | E£ 76 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (E£ 1,677) | E£ 112 | + 1403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.49 (E£ 81) | E£ 30 | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (E£ 49) | E£ 30 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (E£ 72) | E£ 27 | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (E£ 61) | E£ 13 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (E£ 49) | E£ 12 | + 322% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (E£ 356) | E£ 39 | + 806% | |
| Entertainment | + 154% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (E£ 619) | E£ 119 | + 422% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (E£ 368) | E£ 73 | + 401% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (E£ 1,106) | E£ 283 | + 291% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (E£ 1,136) | E£ 233 | + 386% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.98 (E£ 108) | E£ 52 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (E£ 69) | E£ 24 | + 190% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (E£ 68) | E£ 19 | + 251% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $127 (E£ 2,303) | E£ 2,268 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (E£ 866) | E£ 394 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 26 | + 364% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 543 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,859
($2,088)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Alexandria.
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