- Cost of Living
- United States
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 235% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 235% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (E£ 217) | E£ 66 | + 231% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 126) | E£ 60 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.52 (E£ 62) | E£ 32 | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.73 (E£ 13) | E£ 13 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.01 (E£ 35) | E£ 16 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (E£ 70) | E£ 6 | + 1048% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.24 (E£ 92) | E£ 27 | + 241% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (E£ 54) | E£ 15 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.87 (E£ 33) | E£ 5.21 | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.77 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (E£ 222) | E£ 88 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.87 (E£ 33) | E£ 10 | + 242% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.10 (E£ 37) | E£ 2.28 | + 1525% | |
| Housing | + 339% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 339% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,150 (E£ 20,281) | E£ 4,826 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $876 (E£ 15,447) | E£ 2,486 | + 521% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $188 (E£ 3,315) | E£ 245 | + 1250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $837 (E£ 14,752) | E£ 2,488 | + 493% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $563 (E£ 9,933) | E£ 1,489 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $148 (E£ 2,609) | E£ 238 | + 996% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (E£ 715) | E£ 397 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $436 (E£ 7,686) | E£ 6,060 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $146 (E£ 2,576) | E£ 1,489 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 181) | E£ 55 | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (E£ 224) | E£ 17 | + 1231% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (E£ 705) | E£ 735 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (E£ 718) | E£ 604 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $68 (E£ 1,199) | E£ 1,360 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (E£ 1,295) | E£ 581 | + 123% | |
| Transportation | + 105% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,321 (E£ 393,525) | E£ 348,808 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (E£ 10) | E£ 3.19 | + 209% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $29 (E£ 509) | E£ 123 | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $9 (E£ 166) | E£ 21 | + 697% | |
| Personal Care | + 413% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 413% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.91 (E£ 87) | E£ 24 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (E£ 225) | E£ 90 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (E£ 1,631) | E£ 98 | + 1563% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.49 (E£ 79) | E£ 30 | + 164% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.72 (E£ 48) | E£ 19 | + 153% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.99 (E£ 70) | E£ 23 | + 213% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (E£ 59) | E£ 13 | + 368% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.69 (E£ 47) | E£ 12 | + 310% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (E£ 346) | E£ 28 | + 1145% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $34 (E£ 602) | E£ 119 | + 407% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (E£ 357) | E£ 80 | + 346% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (E£ 1,075) | E£ 323 | + 233% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (E£ 1,104) | E£ 214 | + 416% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.98 (E£ 105) | E£ 52 | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.82 (E£ 67) | E£ 24 | + 182% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.78 (E£ 67) | E£ 19 | + 241% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | E£ 12,013 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (E£ 842) | E£ 433 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 117) | E£ 26 | + 354% | |
| TOTAL | + 187% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 553 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 43,122
($2,446)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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