- 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 | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (E£ 192) | E£ 72 | + 166% | |
| 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£ 63) | E£ 37 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.72 (E£ 13) | E£ 14 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.35 (E£ 42) | E£ 20 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.51 (E£ 63) | E£ 14 | + 345% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.76 (E£ 103) | E£ 29 | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (E£ 55) | E£ 21 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (E£ 24) | E£ 5.86 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (E£ 31) | E£ 19 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (E£ 256) | E£ 92 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.96 (E£ 35) | E£ 11 | + 209% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (E£ 36) | E£ 10 | + 245% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (E£ 21,163) | E£ 5,401 | + 292% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $863 (E£ 15,389) | E£ 3,866 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $224 (E£ 3,995) | E£ 898 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $845 (E£ 15,069) | E£ 3,602 | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $580 (E£ 10,351) | E£ 2,335 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $133 (E£ 2,373) | E£ 736 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (E£ 681) | E£ 365 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $411 (E£ 7,340) | E£ 6,508 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (E£ 2,327) | E£ 1,877 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (E£ 171) | E£ 67 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (E£ 252) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $42 (E£ 743) | E£ 740 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (E£ 694) | E£ 681 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (E£ 1,737) | E£ 1,691 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $78 (E£ 1,384) | E£ 777 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,166 (E£ 395,433) | E£ 453,039 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (E£ 13) | E£ 3.88 | + 231% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $34 (E£ 614) | E£ 182 | + 237% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (E£ 279) | E£ 101 | + 178% | |
| Personal Care | + 304% | |||
| Personal Care in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 304% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.50 (E£ 98) | E£ 33 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (E£ 259) | E£ 72 | + 258% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (E£ 1,543) | E£ 200 | + 672% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.42 (E£ 79) | E£ 40 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.78 (E£ 50) | E£ 21 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.20 (E£ 75) | E£ 26 | + 191% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.50 (E£ 63) | E£ 20 | + 215% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.45 (E£ 44) | E£ 15 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (E£ 303) | E£ 46 | + 558% | |
| Entertainment | + 98% | |||
| Entertainment in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 98% 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£ 392) | E£ 99 | + 297% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $61 (E£ 1,093) | E£ 520 | + 110% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (E£ 920) | E£ 249 | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (E£ 121) | E£ 52 | + 132% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.20 (E£ 75) | E£ 25 | + 197% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.62 (E£ 100) | E£ 19 | + 415% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (E£ 7,600) | E£ 11,487 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | E£ 0.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (E£ 813) | E£ 416 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (E£ 123) | E£ 28 | + 338% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 529 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 37,893
($2,124)
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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