- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Egypt
- Cologne
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cologne, Germany compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 225% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cologne (Germany) is 225% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €9 (E£ 188) | E£ 60 | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (E£ 148) | E£ 51 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.37 (E£ 70) | E£ 32 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.84 (E£ 17) | E£ 12 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.85 (E£ 39) | E£ 17 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.97 (E£ 62) | E£ 5.56 | + 1013% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.41 (E£ 92) | E£ 26 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (E£ 49) | E£ 13 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.66 (E£ 35) | E£ 4.76 | + 628% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.84 (E£ 18) | E£ 13 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.75 (E£ 99) | E£ 88 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.79 (E£ 37) | E£ 9 | + 327% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (E£ 28) | E£ 2.12 | + 1225% | |
| Housing | + 375% | |||
| Housing in Cologne (Germany) is 375% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,322 (E£ 27,568) | E£ 4,499 | + 513% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €906 (E£ 18,895) | E£ 2,486 | + 660% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €171 (E£ 3,564) | E£ 223 | + 1497% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €591 (E£ 12,317) | E£ 2,488 | + 395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €436 (E£ 9,081) | E£ 1,489 | + 510% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €102 (E£ 2,128) | E£ 253 | + 742% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €18 (E£ 375) | E£ 350 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €460 (E£ 9,585) | E£ 5,618 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €86 (E£ 1,796) | E£ 1,400 | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €3.93 (E£ 82) | E£ 55 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (E£ 356) | E£ 17 | + 2013% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in Cologne (Germany) is 122% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €89 (E£ 1,852) | E£ 587 | + 216% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €57 (E£ 1,184) | E£ 581 | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €94 (E£ 1,956) | E£ 1,360 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €95 (E£ 1,983) | E£ 466 | + 325% | |
| Transportation | + 454% | |||
| Transportation in Cologne (Germany) is 454% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,500 (E£ 385,714) | E£ 317,760 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.39 (E£ 29) | E£ 2.91 | + 896% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €88 (E£ 1,824) | E£ 109 | + 1574% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (E£ 417) | E£ 21 | + 1897% | |
| Personal Care | + 271% | |||
| Personal Care in Cologne (Germany) is 271% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (E£ 155) | E£ 24 | + 538% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (E£ 197) | E£ 76 | + 160% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €41 (E£ 855) | E£ 112 | + 665% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.18 (E£ 66) | E£ 30 | + 121% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.56 (E£ 33) | E£ 19 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €1.90 (E£ 40) | E£ 23 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.41 (E£ 29) | E£ 13 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.36 (E£ 28) | E£ 12 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (E£ 417) | E£ 27 | + 1465% | |
| Entertainment | + 216% | |||
| Entertainment in Cologne (Germany) is 216% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (E£ 636) | E£ 119 | + 436% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (E£ 354) | E£ 73 | + 383% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €90 (E£ 1,883) | E£ 283 | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (E£ 1,167) | E£ 233 | + 400% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (E£ 158) | E£ 52 | + 203% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.44 (E£ 51) | E£ 24 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.00 (E£ 63) | E£ 19 | + 221% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | €143 (E£ 2,992) | E£ 2,268 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (E£ 2.08) | E£ 0.23 | + 798% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (E£ 652) | E£ 379 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €5.35 (E£ 112) | E£ 26 | + 329% | |
| TOTAL | + 305% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 780 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cologne (Germany) is 305% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 48,562
(€2,329)
in Cologne
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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