- Cost of Living
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- Cedar Rapids, Iowa
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (E£ 194) | E£ 72 | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (E£ 125) | E£ 72 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.54 (E£ 62) | E£ 36 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.78 (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (E£ 43) | E£ 20 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (E£ 62) | E£ 14 | + 338% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.38 (E£ 94) | E£ 29 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (E£ 54) | E£ 21 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (E£ 24) | E£ 5.98 | + 295% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.83 (E£ 32) | E£ 19 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 252) | E£ 92 | + 173% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.17 (E£ 38) | E£ 10 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (E£ 21,650) | E£ 5,401 | + 301% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $848 (E£ 14,897) | E£ 3,866 | + 285% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (E£ 3,926) | E£ 898 | + 337% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (E£ 14,841) | E£ 3,625 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (E£ 10,195) | E£ 2,335 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (E£ 2,338) | E£ 736 | + 217% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (E£ 670) | E£ 365 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $425 (E£ 7,475) | E£ 6,508 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $142 (E£ 2,503) | E£ 1,489 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 180) | E£ 67 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (E£ 226) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (E£ 692) | E£ 740 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (E£ 683) | E£ 614 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (E£ 1,701) | E£ 1,504 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (E£ 1,391) | E£ 777 | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (E£ 389,449) | E£ 453,039 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (E£ 11) | E£ 3.88 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (E£ 547) | E£ 182 | + 200% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (E£ 276) | E£ 126 | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 316% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.26 (E£ 92) | E£ 33 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (E£ 255) | E£ 80 | + 219% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (E£ 1,520) | E£ 200 | + 660% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (E£ 78) | E£ 40 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.95 (E£ 52) | E£ 21 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (E£ 74) | E£ 26 | + 187% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (E£ 70) | E£ 20 | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 193% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (E£ 301) | E£ 48 | + 533% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (E£ 634) | E£ 153 | + 314% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (E£ 379) | E£ 96 | + 294% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $67 (E£ 1,184) | E£ 520 | + 128% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (E£ 967) | E£ 228 | + 324% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (E£ 116) | E£ 52 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.05 (E£ 71) | E£ 24 | + 193% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.66 (E£ 99) | E£ 19 | + 410% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (E£ 7,485) | E£ 11,487 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (E£ 790) | E£ 416 | + 90% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 118) | E£ 28 | + 322% | |
| TOTAL | + 121% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 537 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,631
($2,142)
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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