- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Cologne
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 128% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (E£ 186) | E£ 72 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 151) | E£ 72 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.73 (E£ 77) | E£ 37 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.85 (E£ 18) | E£ 14 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (E£ 38) | E£ 20 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (E£ 61) | E£ 14 | + 337% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.49 (E£ 93) | E£ 29 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (E£ 47) | E£ 21 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.13 (E£ 23) | E£ 5.86 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 19 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (E£ 98) | E£ 92 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 203% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.36 (E£ 28) | E£ 10 | + 172% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 186% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (E£ 27,389) | E£ 5,401 | + 407% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (E£ 18,772) | E£ 3,866 | + 386% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (E£ 3,543) | E£ 898 | + 295% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (E£ 12,237) | E£ 3,602 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (E£ 9,022) | E£ 2,335 | + 286% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,116) | E£ 736 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €21 (E£ 425) | E£ 365 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €436 (E£ 9,039) | E£ 6,508 | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €91 (E£ 1,887) | E£ 1,877 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.08 (E£ 85) | E£ 67 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (E£ 338) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 81% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (E£ 1,840) | E£ 740 | + 149% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,177) | E£ 681 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €101 (E£ 2,092) | E£ 1,691 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (E£ 2,040) | E£ 777 | + 163% | |
| Transportation | + 248% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 248% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (E£ 383,210) | E£ 453,039 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.33 (E£ 27) | E£ 3.88 | + 608% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (E£ 1,812) | E£ 182 | + 894% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (E£ 414) | E£ 101 | + 311% | |
| Personal Care | + 178% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 178% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 146) | E£ 33 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 196) | E£ 72 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €43 (E£ 899) | E£ 200 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.15 (E£ 65) | E£ 40 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (E£ 32) | E£ 21 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.03 (E£ 42) | E£ 26 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.33 (E£ 28) | E£ 20 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (E£ 29) | E£ 15 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 416) | E£ 46 | + 803% | |
| Entertainment | + 155% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 155% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €34 (E£ 699) | E£ 153 | + 356% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 352) | E£ 99 | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €100 (E£ 2,081) | E£ 520 | + 300% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €59 (E£ 1,217) | E£ 249 | + 389% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 163) | E£ 52 | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (E£ 51) | E£ 25 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (E£ 62) | E£ 19 | + 219% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €511 (E£ 10,580) | E£ 11,487 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 2.07) | E£ 0.23 | + 813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (E£ 647) | E£ 416 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (E£ 111) | E£ 28 | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 175% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 479 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 175% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 44,077
(€2,128)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 16,000
in Alexandria.
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