- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Cologne
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 243% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 243% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (E£ 182) | E£ 61 | + 196% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 142) | E£ 48 | + 198% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.42 (E£ 69) | E£ 25 | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.90 (E£ 18) | E£ 10 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (E£ 37) | E£ 11 | + 254% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.82 (E£ 57) | E£ 6 | + 811% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.13 (E£ 83) | E£ 27 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.62 (E£ 33) | E£ 3.74 | + 776% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 9 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (E£ 96) | E£ 89 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.80 (E£ 36) | E£ 9 | + 300% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.32 (E£ 27) | E£ 2.71 | + 881% | |
| Housing | + 312% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 312% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (E£ 26,686) | E£ 4,450 | + 500% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (E£ 18,291) | E£ 2,577 | + 610% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (E£ 3,460) | E£ 218 | + 1488% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (E£ 11,923) | E£ 2,526 | + 372% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (E£ 8,791) | E£ 1,181 | + 644% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,060) | E£ 512 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (E£ 363) | E£ 443 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €463 (E£ 9,339) | E£ 5,512 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €87 (E£ 1,759) | E£ 1,699 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.33 (E£ 87) | E£ 64 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (E£ 334) | E£ 19 | + 1681% | |
| Clothes | + 108% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 108% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (E£ 1,793) | E£ 645 | + 178% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,146) | E£ 599 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €99 (E£ 2,003) | E£ 1,046 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €94 (E£ 1,895) | E£ 720 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 280% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 280% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (E£ 373,383) | E£ 507,909 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (E£ 28) | E£ 3.02 | + 826% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (E£ 1,766) | E£ 109 | + 1521% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (E£ 403) | E£ 21 | + 1833% | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 213% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 150) | E£ 24 | + 518% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €10 (E£ 200) | E£ 76 | + 164% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (E£ 827) | E£ 112 | + 641% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (E£ 64) | E£ 30 | + 114% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.57 (E£ 32) | E£ 30 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.91 (E£ 39) | E£ 27 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.49 (E£ 30) | E£ 13 | + 139% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (E£ 29) | E£ 12 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 400) | E£ 39 | + 918% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 224% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (E£ 591) | E£ 119 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 343) | E£ 73 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €120 (E£ 2,429) | E£ 283 | + 759% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €53 (E£ 1,071) | E£ 233 | + 359% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 155) | E£ 52 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (E£ 49) | E£ 24 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (E£ 61) | E£ 19 | + 211% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 (E£ 2,896) | E£ 2,268 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 2.02) | E£ 0.23 | + 769% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (E£ 631) | E£ 394 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (E£ 108) | E£ 26 | + 315% | |
| TOTAL | + 255% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 255% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 42,572
(€2,109)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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